DoMWoB · DOVETAILED MASSIVE WOOD BOARD ELEMENTS FOR MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS

DOVETAILED MASSIVE WOOD BOARD ELEMENTS FOR MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS

Adhesives and metal fasteners play important roles in the composition and connections of engineered wood products (EWPs) in the construction industry. However, due to their petroleum-based nature, adhesives can cause toxic gas emissions, while metal fasteners compromise the end-of-life disposal and reusability of EWPs. These issues adversely affect the sustainable material properties of EWPs. Numerous studies were conducted in the literature on the technological, ecological, social, and economic aspects of EWPs in construction with different construction solutions, but no studies have been conducted to evaluate the technical performance of dovetail wood board elements (DWBEs). DoMWoB focuses on adhesive- and metal fastener-free DWBE as sustainable material alternatives for ecologically sensitive engineering solutions. The emergent emphasis on sustainability and heightened environmental consciousness provides a propitious juncture for the delineation of adhesive- and metal fasteners-free pristine wood solutions. These solutions present attributes that distinctly position them as the preferred choice for ecologically conscious construction, thereby amplifying the scope to markedly augment the market share of these offerings while concurrently invigorating the vitality of our wooded domains. Ergo, from the perspective of economic sustainability, the adoption of dovetail concept proffers a conduit for sustained economic expansion devoid of detrimental ramifications on the societal, environmental, and cultural fabric. Equally compelling is its contribution to social sustainability, where environments conceived through DWBE integration substantiate the generation of sustainable and thriving spaces, fostering well-being by astutely comprehending the intrinsic requisites of the occupants' residential and occupational milieus. DoMWoB is geared towards enhancing the competitive standing of sizeable wooden construction ventures within Finland and the broader European Union, particularly within regional contexts. It also aspires to foster the generation of elevated value-added prospects in line with the principles of the circular economy. These pursuits are aligned with the overarching objectives of European climate policy, while concurrently contributing to the advancement of the bio-economy and sustainable developmental paradigms. In pursuit of this objective, the focal strategy encompasses the advancement of DoMWoB to secure a formidable global presence, serving as a substitute for established EWPs like CLT. This ambition is predicated upon the cultivation of unwavering assurance in the technical efficacy and congruence of DWBE, a feat facilitated through synergistic endeavors spanning the multifaceted domains of architecture, structural engineering, and building physics. This trajectory delineates a strategic blueprint marked by the delineation of pivotal objectives, including designing, building, testing, culminating in the incisive appraisal of DWBE's market feasibility through a comprehensive market research initiative.

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