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Nonlinear aspects of energy dissipation in wood-panel joints

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Abstract

The joints connecting vertical and horizontal elements are the “weak link” in structural systems assembled from wood panels. If they are too weak, local failures may occur, resulting in performance that is significantly below expectations. If they are too resistant, the joints may be unable to dissipate energy during vibrations, thus possibly initiating a fast progressive failure. This paper re-processes and re-elaborates the results of shaking table tests previously carried out by the author and other co-workers. The goal is to assess the feasibility of a joint which is able to dissipate energy during vibration, without degrading the connection performance.

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  1. ASTRA Dept., School of Architecture, University of Catania at Siracusa, via Maestranze 99, 96100, Siracusa, Italy

    Sara Casciati

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Correspondence to Sara Casciati.

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Supported by: Italian National Research Council (CNR) Under Grant No. CU07.00016 ST/97

An erratum to this article is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11803-007-0789-0.

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Casciati, S. Nonlinear aspects of energy dissipation in wood-panel joints. Earthq. Engin. Engin. Vib. 6, 259–268 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11803-007-0764-9

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