Christian Viau

Behavior of cross-laminated timber panels subjected to contact detonations

This paper presents the results of an experimental test programme on the performance of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels subjected to contact detonations stemming from live high explosive detonations. Quasi-static three-point bending tests were conducted to establish reference...

Experimental investigation of cross-laminated timber panels subjected to near-field blast loads

Research on the performance of structural timber elements subjected to near-field blast loads is lacking, with no known comprehensive experimental studies available to inform design standards and hazard mitigation strategies. This paper presents the results of an experimental tes...