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Lateral strength of green oak frames: physical testing and modelling
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posted on 2023-05-22, 05:20 authored by Jonathan ShanksJonathan Shanks, Walker, PTraditional green oak timber framing, connected with the all-timber pegged mortice and tenon joint, is enjoying a revival in the UK. However, innovation is restricted by a lack of design guidelines or design methods for the strength analysis of such frames. This paper presents results from tests on four full-scale green oak cross-frames with different brace arrangements and also presents a model for strength prediction. The importance of pull-out strength (peg loaded in double shear normal to its longitudinal axis) of pegged connections is highlighted and proven through frame tests. Influence of tensile kneebracing on frame behaviour is confirmed by the physical testing.
History
Publication title
The Structural EngineerVolume
84Issue
17Pagination
34-38ISSN
1466-5123Department/School
School of Architecture and DesignPublisher
Structural Engineers Trading OrganisationPlace of publication
United KingdomRepository Status
- Restricted