Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Exposed Steel Connection Design in Mass Timber Building Fire Test
Agreement Number:
GCWOOD-GHL2
Agreement Value:
$112,500.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 2, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The objective of the Project is to design and execute a series of fire tests on exposed steel connections typical in mass timber structures.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected result is to advance the development of structural design for steel connections in mass timber construction, and support code changes for structural design guidance in CSA O86.
Location:
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V6C 1T2
Reference Number:
115-2022-2023-Q3-12979
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
GHL Consultants Ltd
Recipient's Legal Name:
GHL CONSULTANTS LTD
Program:
Green Construction Through Wood Program
Program Purpose:
The Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) is a new program that aims to catalyze a long-term transformational change in which more intensive use of sustainably harvested wood becomes a commonly considered option in construction projects in Canada, with broader benefits being realized, including GHG emission reductions and economic growth.