Abstract: AbstractThe renewed interest in pure wood connections has brought wooden dowels back into focus. They exhibit satisfactory mechanical properties in terms of strength and ductility. However, while significant research has ...

Abstract: AbstractDebonding between the steel tube and concrete core is a critical defect in concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns, especially in slender members where accidental load eccentricities are likely to occur. Although ...

Abstract: AbstractThis paper presents an integrated experimental–analytical framework for a novel bio-based composite member composed of a Moso bamboo culm with an adhesively bonded, flanged timber plug. A capacity-based design ...

Abstract: AbstractAngle brackets and hold-downs represent the typical metal fasteners in mass timber structures. Angle brackets are primarily designed to support shear forces and are generally placed near the panel’s end cross-section ...