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Special detailing considerations regarding moisture induced dimensional changes in wood and potential solutions using modern self-tapping screws.
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The Inter-story drift performance of concealed pre-engineered connection systems under quasi statically reverse cyclic load is presented in this paper.
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Overview of innovative method of arranging two high capacity KNAPP RICON® S connectors for slender beams.
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Summary of the on-going testing on beam to beam connections using Ricon connectors. Provides background, update and preliminary results on this exciting topic.
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Summary of on-going testing on CLT Connections under Dynamic loading. Provides the background, progress and initial observations on an exciting research topic.
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This white paper summarizes the on-going testing campaign being performed on the pull-out resistance of Assy screws when applied in end-grain.
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Guide to help the designer better understand the mechanical behaviour that governs timber concrete composite systems using wood screws as shear connectors.
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Design values for Timber Concrete Composite Systems with inter-layer and a design example for a TCC-Tbeam are presented.
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Step by step design examples of a KNAPP connector with a design procedure considering the joint configuration with and without radial tension reinforcement.
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Step-by-step design example of a GIGANT connector with a breakdown of the procedures considering the joint configuration without radial tension reinforcement.
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Practical design method to determine the strength and stiffness of a Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) horizontal diaphragm under lateral wind or seismic loads.
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Roof purlin to beam connections may, most efficiently, be designed with fully or partially threaded structural wood screws. Structural wood screws provide the required ...
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