MJOSTRANET TOWER
Mjostranet the tallest timber building was mainly constructed by Moelven Limtre, to showcase the various specialty woods in form of glulam columns, beams, and diagonals. This was to highlight this natural material and to make a push towards more sustainable and green large scale architectural projects.
This tower was constructed out of mainly preassembled units which allowed for an expedited construction process which was very desirable since the site is located on a very windy and cold lake in Norway; Lake Mjos.
Analysis
A specific combination of bolts and holes allow for the wood and steel to connect effortlessly on site since the holes and bolts are predetermined in the factory. This allows for accurate and efficient construction. Cross laminated timber (CLT) is used to build the balconies and the elevator shaft/stairways of the building. Trä8 deck slabs were used to construct floors 1 through 11.
This tower is built on the system that combines the vertical Glulam beams with diagonal Glulam beams to create a strong and sturdy structure that can withstand the harsh winds of the site. Inside these various systems of glulam connections is a steel component to increase the structural integrity of the tower,
