Universal Timber Slab: Simulated Multidisciplinary Performance Data for UTS Solid Timber Slab in Triangular Slab Bays at 1m Resolution

<h2>Overview</h2>
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This dataset includes preliminary results for <strong>Computational Design</strong>, <strong>Structural Design</strong>, <strong>Acoustics + Building Physics</strong>, and <strong>Life Cycle Analysis</strong> in relation to the default benchmark defined in the
<a href="https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-5096" target="_blank">Slab Building Blocks dataset</a>, "1. Triangular Slabs every 1.0m – Default".
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The slabs included were computed through various disciplinary layers, capturing performance data across multiple domains. The results are intended to serve as a baseline for further research and comparative analysis.
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<h2>Data format</h2>
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This data format uses the <a href="https://bhom.xyz/" target="_blank">BHoM framework</a>.<br>
It is possible to load the dataset with the core version of BHoM, even though a UTS BHoM Toolkit was used to organize the data. This ensures compatibility with the computational design method and future developments.<br>
All data is stored in <strong>JSON files</strong> that contain BHoM objects.
Using SI units unless spefified differently.
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<h2>Data Structure</h2>
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Following the structure of BHoM and JSON files, the data is organized in a nested structure. For each design geometry, a "Performance" section contains multiple "PerformanceSolutions" per bay. Thus, each disciplinary layer can autonomously generate different solutions, while a versioning system enables them to refer to and align with outputs from other layers, maintaining links between interconnected results.
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Below you can find the description of the relevant data points that are the core results to measure and reproduce the dataset layer by layer.
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<h3><strong>Layers 1-3 - Computational Design, design and Geometry</strong></h3><br>
Defines the geometry and organization of the slabs. <br>
<strong>Input Datapoint:</strong><br>
Evert specimen defined in the default set at <a href="https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-5096" target="_blank">Slab Building Blocks dataset</a> conforming Layer 0. <br>
<strong>Output Datapoints:</strong><br>
<ul>
<li>UTS.Slab: Slab general data container</li>
<li>UTS.Slab.Baylayout.Bays.Bay: Bay geometry data container</li>
</ul>
<h3>Performance Solutions</h3>
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Each bay of the slab is analyzed individually and different disciplines calculate different performance solutions based on the case and the previous information.
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<h3><strong>Layer 4 - Slab Rerquirements</strong></h3><br>
Assumptions for slab dimensioning, such as floor occupancy, vibration requirements and additional loads. <br>
<strong>Datapoint:</strong> PeformanceSolution.Requirements<br>
<strong>Input Datapoints:</strong> None <br>
<strong>Location:</strong> UTS.Slab.Baylayout.Bays.Bay.Performance.PerformanceSolutions<br>
<strong>Datapoint container:</strong> PeformanceSolution.Requirements<br>
<strong>Output Datapoints:</strong><br>
<ul>
<li>OccupationalUse</li>
<li>AdditionalDeadload</li>
<li>ServiceClass</li>
<li>FireRequirement</li>
<li>MaxDeflectionFactor</li>
<li>VibrationRequirement</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Layer 5 - Structural Design</strong></h3><br>
Engineering assessment and validation of slab performance under various load cases.<br>
<strong>Input Datapoints:</strong> <br>
<ul>
<li>Bays - from Layers 0 to 3</li>
<li>Requirements - from Layer 4</li>
</ul>
<strong>Location:</strong> UTS.Slab.Baylayout.Bays.Bay.Performance.PerformanceSolutions<br>
Datapoint container: PeformanceSolution.Structure<br>
<strong>Output Datapoints:</strong><br>
<ul>
<li>CalculatedSlabBuildUp</li>
<li>EigenFrequencyRequirement</li>
<li>MaxEstimatedDeflection</li>
<li>MaxUtlization</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Layer 6 - Acoustics + Building Physics</strong></h3><br>
Simulation of acoustics performance and building physics parameters under defined load cases.<br>
<strong>Input Datapoints:</strong> <br>
<ul>
<li>Bays - from Layers 0 to 3</li>
<li>EigenFrequencyRequirement - from Layer 5</li>
</ul>
<strong>Location:</strong> UTS.Slab.Baylayout.Bays.Bay.Performance.PerformanceSolutions<br>
<strong>Datapoint:</strong> PeformanceSolution.BuildingPhysics<br>
<strong>Output Datapoints:</strong><br>
<ul>
<li>NormalizedSoundPressure_L_n ([dB]) </li>
<li>SoundReductionR ([dB])</li>
<li>HeatAmount ([kWh/m²])</li>
<li>EffectiveHeatStorageCapacity_C_eff ([kg/m²])</li>
<li>EstimatedOverheatingHours ([Kh])</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Layer 7 - Fabrication</strong></h3><br>
The data for the fabrication is removed due to IP protection, yet the calculated results at the Bill of quantities (BOQ) are taken into account for other Peformance Layers.
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<strong>Input Datapoints:</strong><br>
<ul>
<li>Bays - from Layers 0 to 3</li>
<li>CalculatedSlabBuildUp - from Layer 5</li>
</ul>
<strong>Location:</strong> UTS.Slab.Baylayout.Bays.Bay.Performance.PerformanceSolutions<br>
<strong>Datapoint:</strong> PeformanceSolution.Fabrication<br>
<strong>Output Datapoints:</strong><br>
<ul>
<li>BOQ</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Layer 8 - Life Cycle Assessment</strong></h3><br>
Evaluation of different scenarios for the environmental performance results based on the bill of quantities (BOQ).<br>
<strong>Input Datapoints:</strong><br>
<ul>
<li>BOQ - from Layer 7</li>
</ul>
<strong>Location:</strong> UTS.Slab.Baylayout.Bays.Bay.Performance.PerformanceSolutions<br>
<strong>Datapoint:</strong> PeformanceSolution.LCA<br>
<strong>Output Datapoints:</strong><br>
<ul>
<li>GPW (Global Warming Potential) </li> ([kg CO2 eq./m²] for modules A1 - C4 according to EN 15804)
<li>PEF (Product Enviromental Footprint [-/m²])
</ul>
<h2>File naming</h2>
<strong>Name example:</strong><br>
Slab_2_3_5_LT1_CR2_GC5<br>
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<strong>Name parameters:</strong><br>
Slab_A_B_C_LT#_CR#_GC#<br>

Each parameter is indexed with an integer to keep the names simple. <br>
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-Triangle Edge Length (A_B_C) = refers to the triangle edges selection parameter in our sample domain. The range for this data set was 4 to 12 meters.. <br>
-Column Head Radii (CR): CR2 = 0.65m<br>
-Lamella Thickness (LT): LT1 = 0.03m (with max 200x Bend Radius)<br>
-Group Count Cap (GC): 5 max. The amount of lamella groups (packages) was capped at 5.<br>