Test Apparatus for Simulating Interactive Loads on Metal Plate Wood Connections

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Test Apparatus for Simulating Interactive Loads on Metal Plate Wood Connections
Wolfe, RW
Research General Engineer, USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, WI

Hall, M
Assistant Professor and Student, University of Wisconsin, WI

Lyles, DA

Abstract

A method was needed to test metal plate connector joints in combined tension and bending. This required the development of special test grips as well as test and analytical procedures. This paper discusses the design and evaluation of an apparatus for testing metal plate connector joints in nominal 2 by 4 in. (standard 38 by 89 mm) lumber. This apparatus can be easily fabricated and adapted to several testing machines.

Keywords:
metal connector plate, test grip, combined load

Paper ID: JTE12604J
DOI: 10.1520/JTE12604J
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Author Title Test Apparatus for Simulating Interactive Loads on Metal Plate Wood Connections Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee D07

		Home Journals STPs Manuals Topics Subscriptions/Pricing Digital Library / Journals / Journal of Testing and Evaluation (JTE) / Citation Page Volume 19, Issue 6 (November 1991) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (504K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0090-3973 Page Count: 8 Test Apparatus for Simulating Interactive Loads on Metal Plate Wood Connections Wolfe, RW Research General Engineer, USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, WI Hall, M Assistant Professor and Student, University of Wisconsin, WI Lyles, DA Abstract A method was needed to test metal plate connector joints in combined tension and bending. This required the development of special test grips as well as test and analytical procedures. This paper discusses the design and evaluation of an apparatus for testing metal plate connector joints in nominal 2 by 4 in. (standard 38 by 89 mm) lumber. This apparatus can be easily fabricated and adapted to several testing machines. Keywords: metal connector plate, test grip, combined load Paper ID: JTE12604J DOI: 10.1520/JTE12604J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Test Apparatus for Simulating Interactive Loads on Metal Plate Wood Connections Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee D07