A general description of the behaviour and modelling of timber structures in relation to
requirements for robustness of structural systems is given. Basic material characteristics for
wood and different types of wood products are described as well as the most common types
of joints. A brief review of expected failure modes for elements, joints and typical wood
based structural systems is included. Structural properties such as resistance, ductility and
redundancy are described for timber elements and typical timber structural systems. The …