Glued Connections in Timber Structures
Book chapter, 2019
As a naturally grown material, the dimensions of structural timber exhibit certain limitations. In order also to use timber for larger structures and wider spans, different techniques have been developed to overcome these limitations. The development of adhesive offered new possibilities for timber structures.
In this contribution, the structural behavior of glued connections is introduced briefly. Different types of glued connections currently used in practice are summarized and discussed. Their potential with respect to future applications will be evaluated and new and innovative solutions will be presented. The contribution is limited to structural adhesive joints used to transfer loads in a defined area usually between two members.
In this contribution, the structural behavior of glued connections is introduced briefly. Different types of glued connections currently used in practice are summarized and discussed. Their potential with respect to future applications will be evaluated and new and innovative solutions will be presented. The contribution is limited to structural adhesive joints used to transfer loads in a defined area usually between two members.
Adhesive
Connections
Timber
Glueing
Joints
Author
Gerhard Fink
Aalto University
Robert Jockwer
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Rethinking Wood: Future Dimensions of Timber Assembly
116-127
978-3-0356-1689-7 (ISBN)
Subject Categories
Architectural Engineering
Construction Management
Other Civil Engineering