Project description
Fornale Engineering was commissioned for the structural design of the glulam structures for the Monte Zovo winery expansion.
The main part of the building covers an area of approximately 800 sqm and houses the bottling line, an analysis laboratory, restrooms, and changing rooms.
The office area covers approximately 200 sqm and features a gable roof.
Timber structures
The main roof structure is designed with cambered or “boomerang” glued laminated timber beams over a 20m span.
The secondary glued laminated timber beams are designed for biaxial bending over 5m spans with an average section of 24x40cm.
The structure was designed to achieve an R60 fire rating.
Within the main building, an office-services section was constructed with CLT walls and floor.
professional commission
Fornale Engineering was awarded the contract for the glulam structural design of:
- roof structure with glued laminated timber beams over a 20m span;
- internal laboratories and offices with CLT timber structures.
