SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 4, 2025Interesting Engineering

‘Spectacular experiments’ show wooden walls withstand 100 kilonewtons of pressure

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Timber walls with windows can withstand significant horizontal pressure, challenging traditional engineering assumptions and potentially eliminating the need for concrete cores in wooden buildings, according to Swiss research.

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