Abstract: Densified wood (DW) dowel is worth considering as an alternative to steel rod for timber joints with glued-in rods, because it is more naturally harmonized with timber members, and has better resistance against corrosion ...

Abstract: Aside from aesthetic appearance, recycling, ease of disassembly, decent resistance against corrosion, and no intense moisture condensing and thermal bridge, compared with steel fasteners, wooden fasteners also have the ...

Abstract: The embedment properties including embedment strength and foundation modulus govern the load-carrying capacity and stiffness of timber joints with dowel-type fasteners. As the common fasteners, self-tapping screws (STSs) ...

Abstract: The wooden peg made of hardwood is one of the oldest fasteners. However, the relatively poor mechanical properties (strength and ductility) compared with steel restrict their applications in modern timber construction. ...