Self-centering mass timber structures: A review on recent research progress

F Chen, M Li, Z Li - Engineering Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
In the last two decades, mass timber structures have gained popularity in mid-rise or tall
building applications worldwide. For timber buildings in seismic regions, it is critical to …

Experimental and numerical studies on the mechanical properties and behaviors of a novel wood dowel reinforced dovetail joint

W Hu, M Luo, Y Liu, W Xu, AC Konukcu - Engineering Failure Analysis, 2023 - Elsevier
To improve the mechanical strength of dovetail joints, resisting and postponing the crack
propagation, a novel method of enhancing the mechanical strength of the dovetail joint …

Numerical analysis, experimental tests and non-linear analytical models in the study of bent timber beams reinforced with FRP strips

F Patalas, J Brol, TP Nowak - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The paper presents selected methods for modelling bent timber beams strengthened with
fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP). The assumptions are described, and the main analytical …

Effect of compression ratio and original wood density on pressing characteristics and physical and mechanical properties of thermally compressed coconut wood

S Srivaro, H Lim, M Li, S Jantawee, J Tomad - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
This experimental study aims to improve the engineering properties of coconut wood by
using a thermal compression method (TM). The effects of original wood density and …

Experimental study and theoretical analysis on the flexural behavior of glulam bolted joints with prestressed steel strips

H Liu, J Zhao, S Zhao, S Yang, Z Chen - Engineering Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
The glulam bolted joint with prestressed steel strips was proposed and investigated
systematically. Experimental study was conducted considering the variation of pre-strain of …

Structural characterisation of laterally loaded glued and compressed wood dowel laminated timber portal frames produced using compressed wood connectors

S Mehra, C O'Ceallaigh, A Sotayo, Z Guan… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Today, advanced production technologies using computer numerically controlled (CNC)
tools are a key enabler of innovation in the mass timber industry. In addition, enhancement …

Enhancing the local compressive strength perpendicular to the grain of inorganic-bonded bamboo composite using glued-in rods

E Zhao, S Yu, X Zhang, JR Yao, S Li - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The inorganic-bonded bamboo composite (InorgBam) is a novel environmentally friendly
engineered bamboo product manufactured from the bamboo fiber bundles glued together …

Shear characteristics of interfacial timber-to-timber joints for log-wall structures with large-diameter beech dowels: Experimental and theoretical evaluation

C Zhang, H Yang, Z Wang, M Wu, B Shi, H Tao… - … and Building Materials, 2025 - Elsevier
The construction of log-wall generally involves the assembly of glulam members with tongue
and groove connections. However, significant relative slip was observed between glulam …

[图书][B] TBM design and construction

K Chen, S Jiao, J Wang - 2023 - Springer
TBM is a complete set of tunnel construction equipment integrating mechanical, electrical,
hydraulic, induction and information technologies to complete the operations like rock …

[HTML][HTML] Verification and Validation of finite element models for laminated timber structures using solid, solid-beam and solid-shell approaches

J Paroissien, M Oudjene, P Lardeur - Composite Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presents a numerical approach to assess efficiently the vibration performance of
adhesive-free engineered wood products assembled through compressed wood dowels …