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1430 Q, in Sacramento is a 6 storey light-frame building on top of 2 storeys of concrete. Although tall, 4 – 6 storey stick frame buildings aren’t yet common in Australia, they’re somewhat the norm in USA and Canada. When sticking to the right design principles, there is proven cost savings compared to traditional construction. Today we’re speaking with Ryan Miller, a Senior Associate of 15 years experience in Buehler’s Sacramento Office about:
Why light frame material makes sense
The interaction between concrete and timber
Designing and detailing for vertical movement
If you’re interested in designing taller stick frame buildings, we recommend you download WoodSolutions Technical Guide 50 – Structural Engineering Of Mid-rise Timber Buildings.
Timber Talks Series 3
Presented by Adam Jones, an Australian engineer working in the industry, Timber Talks, gives you an informative and inspiring insight into the best design practices, latest innovations and interesting case studies from the world leading experts in timber design, specification and construction.
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