Abstract: Cross-laminated timber (CLT) wall systems are composed of massive timber panels that are fastened together and to the horizontal elements (foundations or intermediate floors) with step joints and mechanical connections. ...

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: 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 ...