Dowel-type connections are essential components of safe, economical timber buildings.
This study analyzes the mechanical properties of different configurations of bolted …

A shape memory alloy (SMA) damper made of multiple SMA wires was adopted to reinforce
mortise-tenon joints. By imposing 0, 1%, and 3% pre-tension in SMA wires before low …

Previous experimental studies reported that bolt pretensioning greatly increases the initial
stiffness and load-carrying capacity of bolted joints. It is also a matter of great importance to …

The development of accurate structural modelling techniques is required to promote the use
of timber as a renewable alternative to other structural materials. Due to their remarkable …

This paper presents the results of shake table tests and periodical friction tests to evaluate
the dynamic and long-term performance of a novel connector using a wood friction (friction …

Due to the development of assembled buildings and public environmental awareness,
glulam structures have been widely concerned nowadays which have the advantages in …

Prestressing in wood connection, due to frictional forces, improves mechanical properties of
the connection. This paper presents novel friction-based connectors, and corresponding …

In recent years, the use of timber in construction substantially increased due to the material's
renewable nature, lower climate impact and increased economic competitiveness. Another …

Timber shear wall systems dissipate energy through nail bending, nail withdrawal, and
crushing of the sheathing around the nail hole. This dissipation mechanism is a pinching …

Stress lamination is a simple construction technique widely used in timber bridge decks.
This study presents a new application of stress lamination for making timber columns. Using …