Abstract: Wood composite I-joists have become an attractive option for floor joists in residential construction. One disadvantage of I-joists is the restrictions on hole size and the inability to notch the top compression flange. ...

Abstract: The process of thermal degradation of wood products was reviewed in the context of the molecular constituents of wood—cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. Test data on

Abstract: Connections are important design elements in timber engineering. Connections loaded perpendicular to grain for structural composite lumber (SCL) materials have received little attention. Connection strength can be determined ...

Abstract: Splitting failure modes of perpendicular to grain bolted connections have received little attention when compared to splitting modes in parallel to grain connections. Previous research by the authors tested a series of ...

Abstract: The addition of adhesives to resist uplift wind forces at the roof framing-to-sheathing connection was tested. Two specimen configurations were used to compare the tensile resistance of typical nail connections to that of ...