Timber Concrete Composite, TCC, has been used in a variety of applications around the world. TCC combines the benefits of both wood and concrete, creating lighter components that can provide mass dampening, thermal mass, fire protection and be quickly assembled on site (depending on your approach). There are many different methods for employing TCC systems, including installation of steel interface connection plates, glue-mats, screw connections, and poured simple fits.
PRODUCTION:
TCC can be prefabricated or produced on site depending on the layout and organization of the project. Typically wood beams are placed on the lower half of the assembly allowing the concrete to take the compression portion of the loads while the timber is in tension. This layout supplies voids for services within the panel assembly. Different types of concrete and shear connector systems can be used in the assembly.
USES:
These systems are typically used for floor and roof panels, although they can also be produced for wall panels and other spanning systems such as bridges.
PRODUCTION:
TCC can be prefabricated or produced on site depending on the layout and organization of the project. Typically wood beams are placed on the lower half of the assembly allowing the concrete to take the compression portion of the loads while the timber is in tension. This layout supplies voids for services within the panel assembly. Different types of concrete and shear connector systems can be used in the assembly.
USES:
These systems are typically used for floor and roof panels, although they can also be produced for wall panels and other spanning systems such as bridges.
