Seismic Timber Connection

Authors

Mathew Fielding, Brigham Young University
Dr. Fernando Fonseca, Brigham Young University

Keywords

light gauge aluminum connections, timber beams and columns, hydraulic press

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Abstract

Three light gauge aluminum connections were designed, constructed and tested to determine the possibility of resisting an applied moment in timber beams and columns. A timber column 3 inches by 5.5 inches was axially compressed with 1000 lb. while the attached beam (3 inches by 3.5 inches) was loaded to determine the moment resisting capacity of the system. Fracture of the connection occurred at an average of 1550 ft-lb; this corresponded to a deflection of .4 inches. Actual failure of the joint occurred at an average of 1950 ft-lb. with an average deflection of .58 inches.

Recommended Citation

Fielding, Mathew and Fonseca, Dr. Fernando (2014) "Seismic Timber Connection," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 84.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/84