ISSN: 0090-3973
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Empirical Models Depicting Grain Angle Effects on Load-Embedment Response of Dowel-Type Fasteners in Wood

Li, Y
Structural engineer,Boise Cascade Corporation,

Chui, YH
Professor,Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick,N.B.,

(Received 28 August 2000; accepted 12 January 2001)

Abstract

Predicting the moment-rotation response of a multifastener timber joint requires the use of empirical models that describe adequately the influence of load-to-grain angle on embedment response of wood under a dowel fastener. This paper presents two models. The first model describes the relationship between load, embedment, and load-to-grain angle, and can be used for predicting moment-rotation response of a multifastener joint. The second model relates the ultimate embedment at failure to load-to-grain angle. This second model is intended for predicting failure of timber joints. Comparison with test data confirms the suitability of these models to describe the influence of load-to-grain angle on embedment response of wood.

Keywords:
embedment property, wood grain angle, timber joints, empirical model

Paper ID: JTE12254J
DOI: 10.1520/JTE12254J
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