Abstract: The force-resisting ability of joints in a timber framed structure has direct implications on the overall response of such systems to various actions, thereby governing the integrity and safety of these constructions. ...

Abstract: This paper presents an experimental study on the strengthening of rectangular timber beams under monotonic loading. Both flexural and shear behavior of the specimens was studied. A total of five timber beam specimens with ...

Abstract: This paper describes an experimental investigation aimed at retrofitting hot-rolled steel (HRS) channels using cold-formed steel (CFS) sections. Six simply supported specimens were tested under four-point monotonic loading. ...