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Practical Approach to Designing Wood Roof Truss Assemblies
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The objective of this research was to use a three-dimensional (3D) analysis method to evaluate “system effects” in light-frame roof truss assemblies. The goal of this study was to develop an improved and practical design ...
Strain Distribution in OSB and GWB in Wood-Frame Shear Walls
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The overall goal of this study is to gain an insight into the load sharing aspect between oriented strand board (OSB) and gypsum wall board (GWB) in shear wall assembly during racking load. Sixteen standard
Destructive Testing of Metal‐Plate‐Connected Wood Truss Joints
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Load‐displacement characteristics and failure modes of metal‐plate‐connected wood truss joints are presented. Tension splice, heel, and web at the bottom chord joints are fabricated using southern pine (SP) no. 2 lumber ...
Improving the Performance of Gypsum Wallboard in Wood Frame Shear Walls
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The overall goal of this project was to design a wood frame shear wall that could withstand greater displacement before damage occurred to the gypsum wall board (GWB). A total of 14 shear walls consisting of seven different ...
Thermal Degradation of Lateral Yield Strength of Nailed Wood Connections
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This study investigated the effect of exposure to elevated temperature on the yield strength of single-shear nail connections when subjected to lateral loading. Solid sawn lumber and laminated veneer lumber were used as ...
Evaluation of Remediation Techniques for Circular Holes in the Webs of Wood I-Joists
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Remediation methods and strength predictions were evaluated for wood I-joists with single, circular holes in the webs, leaving utilities in place. A full-scale bending test using four equally spaced point loads was applied ...
Damage and Damage Prediction for Wood Shearwalls Subjected to Simulated Earthquake Loads
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Woodframe structures represent the most common structure type within the residential building stock in the United States. These relatively light structures perform well with regard to life safety and collapse during ...
Practical Approach to Modeling of Wood Truss Roof Assemblies
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The main objective of this study was to investigate a practical approach to model trusses and roof truss systems using a commercially available software program, ETABS. The model developed in this study takes into account ...
Seismic Screening, Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Design Provisions for Wood-Framed Structures
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Seismic screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation design of two existing wood-framed structures are performed using FEMA 154, FEMA 356, ASCE/SEI 31, and the 1997 UBC. FEMA 154 screening demonstrates the importance of ...
Practical Analysis for Horizontal Diaphragm Design of Wood-Frame Single-Family Dwellings
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Seismic design of wood-frame single-family dwellings’ (WFSFD) lateral force–resisting systems requires determination of the stiffness of horizontal diaphragms and shearwalls. During design, sizes and locations of shearwall ...