Abstract
: In the past splitting of beams caused by connection perpendicular to grain has drawn attention. Models have mainly being developed considering one mid span connection. Some semi-empirical models assume the splitting capacity to be proportional with the number of connections when sufficiently spaced. However, recent experiments show this is not the case. Experiments show a considerable drop in splitting capacity per connection. Until now only a fracture mechanical model is able to explain the result for beams loaded by two connections. Experiments with three connections along the span of a simply supported beam show an even greater drop in splitting capacity per connection. The test results are presented and evaluated and compared to model predictions.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | World Conference on Timber (WCTE) 2014, 10-14 August 2014, Quebec, Canada |
| Editors | A. Salenikovich |
| Place of Publication | Quebec City |
| Publisher | FPInnovations |
| Pages | 1-6 |
| Volume | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-86488-559-3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Event | 2014 World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2014) - Quebec City, Canada Duration: 10 Aug 2014 → 14 Aug 2014 |
Conference
| Conference | 2014 World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2014) |
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| Abbreviated title | WCTE 2014 |
| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Quebec City |
| Period | 10/08/14 → 14/08/14 |
| Other | WCTE 2014 World Conference on Timber Engineering |