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Petite Maison was based on the research work done by engineers from the 糖心Vlog together with European partners in the frame of the Horizon 2020 project \u201cReuse and demountability using steel structures and the circular economy\u201d (REDUCE). From 2016 to 2019, researchers tested new demountable composite floor systems and develop new methodologies, tools and guidance to assist in design for deconstruction. This led to new shear connection systems for demountable composite construction, based on push tests and beam tests to verify composite action and to develop design rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus, Petite Maison is a great showcase for the REDUCE project<\/a>. The primary structure is composed by elements made from steel: columns,
beams and bracings that connected to each other in demountable manners using, when possible, the REDUCE connections. The steel structure is visible from the outside, the connections were meant to be easily observed and understood by the visitors. On top of the steel frames, the lighter wooden structure of the roof is fixed in the continuation of the vertical axis; foundations-steel frame-wooden frame\u201d, explains Prof. Christophe Odenbreit, Head of the ArcelorMittal Chair of Steel Construction<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n