PROBABILISTIC NONLINEAR COMPUTER MODEL FOR REINFORCED GLULAMS
In 1997 the University of Maine completed the laboratory testing of ninety FRP-reinforced glulam beams, 22 feet long, in conjunction with Williamette Industries, Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc., Strongwell, and APA-the Engineered Wood Association. This test showed that FRP reinforcement in the order of 3% can increase the allowable strength of the beams by over 100%. In addition, the physical testing was used to verify a nonlinear stochastic computer model for reinforced glulam, called ReLAM. ReLAM uses Monte Carlo simulation techniques to predict the strength and stiffness of a population of reinforced glulams. ReLAM requires as input distributions a lumber Modulus of Elasticity (MOE), Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), and Ultimate Compression Strength (UCS). The objective of this study is to verity ReLAM using the 90 tested reinforced glulams.
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Corporate Authors:
American Society of Civil Engineers
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Authors:
- Dagher, H J
- Lindyberg, R F
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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; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 683-687
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Beams; Compressive strength; Computer models; Fiber reinforced plastics; Glue; Laminated wood; Modulus of elasticity; Monte Carlo method; Nonlinear programming; Probability; Stiffness; Strength of materials; Tensile strength; Ultimate strength
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00778316
- Record Type: Publication
- ISBN: 0784404216
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Nov 5 1999 12:00AM