Abstract: This paper presents a new 4-node finite element model, developed from a 2-node rocking beam element that can predict the rocking behavior of post-tensioned panels and columns. The stiffness matrix of the 2-node beam element ...

Abstract: Mass plywood panel (MPP) is a veneer-based engineered wood product that recently was introduced in the mass-timber construction industry. Preliminary studies show that MPPs can be a preferred construction material for shear ...

Abstract: Mass ply panel (MPP) is a new mass timber product that was recently introduced for structural applications in buildings. Although there have been several studies on characterizing the mechanical properties and structural ...

Abstract: The performance of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels in building applications have been investigated extensively. However, limited information is available regarding the performance of CLT panels for bridge applications, ...

Abstract: Displacement-based design (DBD) methods were originally developed in the 1990s for concrete structures and later modified for light-frame wood buildings and mass timber buildings. DBD methods use displacement as the design ...

Abstract: The main objective of this work is to characterize the stress–strain relationship of cross-laminated timber (CLT) wall panels when loaded in compression and how different confinement mechanisms provide compression reinforcement ...