![]() ![]() The primary inter-pod connection is made on site and comprises only four bolts, which can be adjoined in less than 10 minutes by one operative.ĭue to the unusual arrangement of pods and form of construction generally, we used finite element analysis to determine the distribution of forces and stresses across the system, using the output to carry out detailed design checks on each of the key elements across the structure. ![]() The pods comprise cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction throughout and are delivered to site (almost) fully clad, allowing for a rapid construction programme and greatly reduced site works. The pods, of which there are 68, are arranged around a central bund and are stacked one on top of the other, resulting in many cases with a ground floor pod supporting a cantilever pod at first floor, which supports a cantilever pod at second floor and on four occasions, the uppermost pod is rotated through 90 degrees - some serious structural gymnastics. ![]() Each module, or ‘pod’ is approximately 7.5m x 4.0m in plan and provides a fantastic working environment for each years' cohort of students. We are the structural engineers for this truly component-based cross-laminated timber (CLT) project which provides accommodation for students of the Dyson Institute of Engineering & Technology in Malmesbury. ![]()
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