Timber Connections: Mortise and Tenon Structural Design

Description

This book describes the application of mathematical and fundamental theory as stated in the relevant standards, namely EYM and NDS. Timber is one of the important building materials in the field of engineering, other than concrete and steel. However, there is still a lot of unexplored knowledge about timber, including how timber connections are made. One of the main types of timber connection is mortise and tenon. Mortise and tenon are widely seen as one of the most important traditional timber structural joint. In order to understand the load-carrying capacity and performance of the structural mortise and tenon joint, the existing theoretical background of timber joint design is made as a reference. Current equations applicable in estimating the load-carrying capacity of timber joint uses the European Yield Model (EYM). Therefore, the main aim of this book is to share the basic design knowledge, inclusive of safety factor limitations (as engineering main factor) in structural design. Preface Contents Symbols Abbreviations List of Figures List of Tables 1 Timber Connections for Structural Applications 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Basic Design of Mortise and Tenon 1.3 Conclusions References 2 Mechanical Fasteners 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Ductility 2.3 Mechanical Timber Connections 2.4 Key Parameters Influencing Connections Capacity and Behaviour 2.5 Mortise and Tenon Connections References 3 Structural Behaviour of Mortise and Tenon Joints 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Bending Moments 3.3 Shear Capacity 3.4 Tensile Capacity 3.5 Joint Design Using Malaysian Standard 3.6 Strength Group and Grade Identification 3.7 Kempas Species 3.8 Kapur Species 3.9 Characteristics of GFRP 3.10 GFRP in Timber Applications 3.11 Conclusions References 4 Load-Carrying Capacity of Timber Joints 4.1 Introduction 4.2 European Yield Model (EYM) 4.3 National Design Standard (NDS 2005) References 5 EYM Modification for Wood Dowel Applications 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Dowel Bending Strength 5.3 Dowel-bearing Strength References 6 Common Related Parameters 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Influence of Dowel Diameter and Grain Directions 6.3 Influence of Specific Gravity 6.4 Influence of Moisture Content 6.5 Influence of Density References 7 Factor of Safety 7.1 Introduction References Bibliography Index