Abstract: Cracks are commonly observed in glulam joints even though the members have yet to experience the design load level. The cracks are commonly formed by tensile stress perpendicular to grain and are induced by shrinkage of ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the hysteretic performance of self-centering beam-to-column connections for glulam structures. Such connections incorporate a posttensioned high-strength steel strand to provide recentering capability, ...

Abstract: AbstractFor posttensioned (PT) cross-laminated timber (CLT) shear walls under long-term service conditions, the posttensioning force will change over time due to a combination of CLT creep deformation and environmental ...