Abstract: The objective of this study was to monotonically test two 7.32×7.32-m (24×24-ft) cross-laminated timber (CLT) diaphragms designed using the provisions of ANSI/AWC 2021 (AWC. 2021. Special design provisions for wind and ...

Abstract: The objective of this study was to conduct tests on diaphragm connection configurations that either matched or were similar to those used in the full-scale diaphragm tests described in the Part 1 companion study (Line ...

Abstract: This paper presents a numerical investigation of the influence of varying three parameters of the cyclic analysis of shear walls in wood-frame structures (CASHEW) 10-parameter wood-frame shear wall hysteretic model that ...

Abstract: Despite being introduced in Europe nearly 20  years ago, cross-laminated timber (CLT) is still not widely used in North America, and it has only recently garnered attention as a new construction material in the US. One ...

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: Seismic force resisting systems based on cross-laminated timber (CLT) shear walls have garnered considerable attention for in mid-rise construction around the world. The purpose of this study was to determine seismic ...