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The Structural Performance Of Timber Connections, Daniel Coleman
The Structural Performance Of Timber Connections, Daniel Coleman
Theses
This thesis sets out to assess the behaviour of mechanically fastened timber-to-timber connections. The design aspects of timber connections are described in detail, with particular emphasis on nailed connections. The effects of inherent variations in timber properties on joint behaviour are also described.
The two types of connections considered were:
■ Corbel (cantilever);
■ Splice.
For each connection type, different nail configurations, nail diameters and shaft lengths were used. Testing undertaken was conducted to investigate the influence of a number of nail configurations on a connection’s initial stiffness. The test results, presented using moment- rotation curves are also used to …