DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR TIMBER FRAME CONNECTIONS

The objective of this research is to determine strength and stiffness characteristics of recycled Douglas fir timber-frame connections in tension. Timber-frame connections use wood pegs to secure the tenon (main member) within the mortise (side members). The design of these connections is currently beyond the scope of building codes, including the National Design Specifications for Wood (NDS). Full size joints in double shear were tested to determine possible failure modes and to establish minimum edge and end distances to prevent abrupt failures of the main or side members. The results of the tests utilizing recycled Douglas fir are compared to the characteristics of similar new growth species.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  1801 Alexander Bell Drive
  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400
• Authors:
  • Daniels, C E
  • Schmidt, R J
  • Scholl, G F
• Conference:
  • 1999 New Orleans Structures Congress
  • Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Date: 1999-4-18 to 1999-4-21
• Publication Date: 1999

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 658-661

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Failure; Frames; Joints; Recycled materials; Stiffness; Strength of materials; Structural connection; Tension; Timber
• Uncontrolled Terms: Douglas fir tree
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00778310
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0784404216
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 4 1999 12:00AM