Finite element modelling of inclined screwed timber to timber connections with a large gap between the elements

Published Date
May 2016, Volume 74, Issue 3, pp 467–471

Title 
Finite element modelling of inclined screwed timber to timber connections with a large gap between the elements

Author 

Coralie Avez, 

Thierry Descamps, 

Erik Serrano, 

Laurent Léoskool

Brief Original

First Online: 

14 January 2016

DOI: 10.1007/s00107-015-1002-1

Cite this article as: 

Avez, C., Descamps, T., Serrano, E. et al. Eur. J. Wood Prod. (2016) 74: 467. doi:10.1007/s00107-015-1002-1

Abstract

Since the 80’s, Johanssen’s Yield Theory has been adapted to fit new design practices: fastening of timber elements with a layer of insulation (or gap) between the elements or fastening with inclined fasteners. However no rules exist for connections with large gaps (up to 500 mm) and inclined fasteners. The behaviour of screwed connections (timber/large gap/timber) is modelled using an orthotropic material, cohesive surface, Hill criterion and a fictitious material that wraps the screw and models a complex medium where steel and wood interact. The calibrated FE model is finally compared to experimental results.

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