Mechanical properties and analytical model of a novel dissipative angle bracket for CLT structures

J Chen, Z Peng, T Furuta, H Xiong - Engineering Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
The connections are essential in providing the strength, stiffness, ductility, and energy-
dissipating capacity for CLT structures. In this paper, a novel dissipative angle bracket for …

[HTML][HTML] High performance rocking timber wall with innovative low-damage floor connections

S Assadi, A Hashemi, P Quenneville - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
While mass timber structures are gaining more share of the new build structures considering
their well-known advantages, rocking timber walls have been particularly popular with …

Investigating the effect of perpendicular walls on the lateral behaviour of Cross-Laminated Timber shear walls

E Ruggeri, G D'Arenzo, M Fossetti, W Seim - Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) structures are realized by joining CLT panels using
metal connections, which represent the main source of deformability for lateral loads and …

[PDF][PDF] Design of taller timber buildings subjected to accidental loads: a state-of-the-art review

D Casagrande, D Brandon, G D'Arenzo, C Viau - COST Action CA, 2022 - cahelen.eu
The structural behaviour of Tall Timber Buildings (TTBs) subjected to earthquake actions is
governed to a large extent by the Lateral Load Resisting Systems (LLRSs), whose …

Experimental parameter study on CLT shear walls with self-tapping screw connections

Y Pan, T Teflissi, T Tannert - Journal of Structural Engineering, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
This paper presents experimental investigations on the lateral performance of cross-
laminated timber (CLT) shear walls with customized self-tapping screw (STS) connections …

Experimental study and finite element analysis on residual carrying capacity of CLT wall-floor angle bracket connections after fire

Z Xing, J Zhang, C Zheng, C Lu - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Fire resistance and residual carrying capacity of cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure are
key considerations in multi-story and high-rise buildings. These aspects were studied for …

An innovative energy-dissipation angle bracket for CLT structures: Experimental tests and numerical analysis

J Chen, N Abbas, J Sun, T Furuta, Y Wei, H Xiong - Engineering Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
The connection system controls the behavior of the Cross-laminated timber (CLT) structures
under horizontal loads. This paper introduced an innovative energy-dissipation angle …

Numerical analysis of masonry-infilled RC-CLT panel connections

Z Mehdipour, E Poletti, JM Branco, PB Lourenço - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
CLT panels have been investigated for reinforcement of existing masonry-infilled RC framed
buildings through the increase of the overall lateral stiffness of the structure, thus reducing …

Investigating the effect of the structural interactions due to floors and lintels on the lateral response of multi-storey Cross-Laminated Timber shear walls

EM Ruggeri, G D'Arenzo, M Fossetti - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
The lateral behaviour of multi-storey Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) structures is
significantly influenced by the effects of the structural interactions between primary and …

Mechanical behavior and theoretical modeling of wooden nails under various stress conditions

S Wang, J Lin, F Wang, Y Wang, F Kong, P Ma… - … and Building Materials, 2025 - Elsevier
With the advancement of wood densification technology, densified wooden nails, a type of
high-hardness, low-rebound wooden fastener, are gradually finding applications in timber …