This is a two-storey private house located in Abcoude, Netherlands. It is an interesting barn-type building whose stiffness was ensured by transverse glulam frames arranged at regular intervals. Main Part Design OÜ was responsible for the development of the structural BIM model, including electrical sockets and conduits. They were also responsible for structural calculations, including overall building stiffness and structural connection analysis. The production of drawings, specifications, and lists were also part of their responsibilities, including part and assembly drawings, production specifications, shipping lists, and general arrangement drawings.
Structural Overview
Load-bearing exterior and interior timber-frame walls
Roof structure: gang-nailed plate rafters
The house stiffness in the transverse direction was ensured by glulam frames arranged at regular intervals, as well as partially engaged wall diaphragms.
In the longitudinal direction, the building’s stiffness was provided by the combined action of the roof panels, floor panels, and wall diaphragms.
Glulam stiffening frames were connected using concealed steel plates, fastened with dowels and bolts.
Wall diaphragms are anchored using the Rothoblaas system hold-downs and chemical anchors.
Modeling, Calculation & Coordination Tools 📐
Modeling: Tekla Structures
Calculations: Excel spreadsheets, RFEM 6, and Finnwood
