Experimental analysis of connections in LVL-Q timber for application in moment resisting connections

Master thesis (2018)

Authors

L. van Rijssel Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

G.J.P. Ravenshorst (supervisor 1)
P.A. de Vries (supervisor 1)
J.W.G. van de Kuilen (supervisor 2)
L.J.M. Houben (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2018 Leon van Rijssel
Timber Connections LVL-Q LVL Beech wood
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Published Date

31-08-2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

This master thesis on LVL-Q connections investigates the behaviour in LVL-Q. Through tensile tests done in the Stevinlab, the embedment behaviour was analysed leading to high strength and ductile behaviour in LVL-Q. This goal of this research was to design an moment resisting connection stronger than timber it is connection to. This through failure in timber failure mode I. This showed promising results due to the ductility and high embedment strengths found in LVL-Q . Other conclusions remarkable subjects observed during experimenting was the early tensile failure in timber failing in mode II. This led to results below characteristic failure strength and is worth investigating for future purposes.