Experimental and numerical analyses of wood boards joining using wood-pin connectors

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Marcelo F. S. F. de Moura (Author) FEUP; Nuno Dourado (Author) Other; Fábio A. M. Pereira (Author) Other; José Lousada (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Construction and Building Materials

Vol. 222

Pages: 556-565

ISSN: 0950-0618

Publisher: Elsevier

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Mechanical engineering

FOS: Engineering and technology > Mechanical engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Q-RAQ

DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.179

Abstract (EN): This paper addresses the joining of two wood boards considering bonding and wood pins connections. Experimental tests involving these two assemblies were performed. Four different inclinations were considered for the four pins in order to assess the influence of this parameter on stiffness and strength of the joint, which were compared with the bonded solution. A three-dimensional finite element analysis including cohesive zone modelling was also performed. The experimental results of the tested cases were used for the sake of the numerical model validation considering the load-displacement curves in addition to damage profile and failure mode in wood members. Afterwards, the model was used to analyze different arrangements varying the number of dowels and distance between them, targeting the enhancement of load capacity and stiffness.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10