Experimental investigation on sheathing-to-framing connections in wood shear walls

Published Date
November 2013, Vol.56:2197–2205, doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.08.039

Author 

• Tiziano Sartori ¹
• Roberto Tomasi ^,,www

• Dpt. of Mechanical and Structural Engineering, University of Trento, Via Mesiano 77-I, 38123 Trento, Italy

Received 28 February 2013. Revised 21 August 2013. Accepted 23 August 2013. Available online 3 October 2013. 

Highlights

• Results of static and cyclic test on sheathing to-timber joint in shear walls.
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  Discussion of mechanical performance of nails with OSB panels.
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  Discussion of mechanical performance of staple with gypsum fibre panels.
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  Comparison with results coming from other experimental campaign.
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  Comparison between different standard approach.

Abstract

For the horizontal stability of timber framed buildings, diaphragm action in the walls is of crucial importance. The structural behaviour and capacity of wall diaphragms are primarily dependent on the sheathing-to-timber connections. Holding down and shear transfer are limiting criteria of importance. Tests on connections between sheathing panel and wood stud were carried out. Different types of sheathing materials and connectors were combined. OSB with different thickness (12 and 15 mm) and gypsum-fibre panel were tested. Nails and staples were used to connect the panels to the wooden studs. Monotonic and cyclic destructive tests were performed on different connections to determine how the different systems behave. Comparison between different standard were carried out.

Keywords

Wood framed building

Shear walls

Nails

Staples

Gypsum-fibre

OSB

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