| Title |
Structural Performance of Joints Composed by Metal Connector and Adhesive in Wooden Structures |
| Authors |
Kim Soon-Chul ; Moon Youn-Joon ; Song Hyun-Geun ; Yang Il-Seung |
| Keywords |
Metal Connector ; Adhesive ; Laminated Timber ; Bond Strength ; Bending Strength |
| Abstract |
The easy assembly joint system is required because the number of skillful carpenters is decreasing remarkably in korea. Main objective of this study is to investigate experimently the structural performances of the new type connecting system, which is composed of metal connector and adhesive. The metal connectors embedded into the wood with adhesive in new type connecting system. In order to improve the bond strength, threaded steel rods are used as metal connector. The advantages of this system are as follows. (1) Easy control of strength, (2) Easy assembly, (3) Fire resistance, (4) corrosion resistance, (5) Fine appearance, (6) Saving material. Tension tests for splices, bending tests for mid-span splices and tension strength of splices for curing period were carried out. From this result, the fundamental data for structural design of wooden frame was obtained. The assembly at connection and reasonable structural design can be carried out easily by using this new connection system. |