Abstract: A wood floor analysis methodology is described which utilizes a finite‐element mathematical model along with input parameters which can be obtained through nondestructive evaluation and the use of predictive techniques. ...

Abstract: The results of an analysis of wood joist floors, including the effects of the nonlinear force‐slip relationship for nails, are presented. The finite‐element analysis procedure includes an iterative scheme for solving the ...

Abstract: Several phases of a project seeking to improve the design of wood transmission line structures are presented. Improved information for wood pole strength includes a compilation of results from previous pole tests of new ...

Abstract: An investigation is undertaken to develop a procedure for predicting the load‐slip curves of laterally loaded nailed wood joints. The resulting procedure makes possible the prediction of key parameters for a commonly used ...