… In Working Group 3 Connections there has been focus on the determination of the strength
… The design of carpentry joints is dealt with, too, as such connections now can take …

… engineering the joint is generally one of the most critical factors in design. Often the
capacity of a timber structure will be determined by the capacity of the connection, and the joint …

… design of connections in timber structures to be expanded beyond the common types of
connection … The achievement of improved connections is the major challenge in timber …

… Moreover, connections are the most complex and expensive elements in timber structures,
both in terms of time required in design and production, as well as production resources and …

… in timber structures is shown and some application criteria to form plastic hinges are given.
Since timber … In order to implement the ductility to timber structures, it is necessary to appraise …

… Here, design methods and procedures for determination of … element connecting timber and
concrete in composite structures … Eurocode 5: Design of timber structures. Part 1.1: General …

… Repairs to timber structures may be necessary for a variety of reasons … structural connections
in timber can be very efficient. However, it is essential to establish a proper basis for design …

… In summary, while the seismic behavior of conventional timber structures may be acceptable,
there are two significant shortcomings. First, the irrecoverable inelastic behavior of the …

… resin adhesives, could be the use of timber pegs, if reliable design formulas could be found
in codes devoted to timber structures. The design rules currently available for pinned joints …

… and analysis of structural behavior for novel types of timber structures made of simple …
Specifically, structures derived from Reciprocal Frames built with linear timber elements and …