Bamboo based composite materials have become an effective alternative for the green
development in the field of civil engineering. This paper proposed a novel bamboo based …

Embedment strength is an essential system property of the European Yield Model which is
commonly used to predict the ductile capacity of timber joints using dowel-type fasteners …

Timber joints with their simultaneous ductile and brittle failure modes still pose a major
challenge when it comes to modelling. Wood is heterogeneous and highly anisotropic. It …

Embedment strength is an important factor in the design and performance of connections in
timber structures. This study assesses the embedment strength of lag screws in three-ply …

Load-to-grain angle dependence of the embedment behavior of steel dowels in laminated
veneer lumber, as a consequence of the anisotropic material behavior of wood, is …

This study uses partially threaded self-tapping screws to enhance the mechanical properties
of damaged and undamaged dowel-type timber connections. The damaged connections …

The usage of hardwoods for engineered wood products, such as glulam, requires defined
mechanical properties reflecting the actual tensile strength of the material. Currently, the …

Birch plywood has superior mechanical properties compared with plywood made from most
softwood species, which makes it suitable for structural application. Plywood is also more …

Tests on double-shear timber-to-timber joints and double-shear timber joints with slotted-in
steel plates loaded parallel-to-grain were undertaken. The used species were spruce …

The purpose of this paper is to provide a better understanding of the embedment behaviour
of dowel type fasteners in laminated timber. The influence of the number and thickness of …