Review of Timber connections: Connector Plate, Cleats, Studies
and Dovetail Connections by
Kristopher
Orlowski* in Advancements
in Civil Engineering & Technology_ Open Journal of Civil Engineering
Timber Connections
The strength of a building relies heavily upon the transfer of load from
one connection to another [1,2]. A solid and reliable connection method must be
utilized to increase the strength of timber panel and enable the structure to
withhold an excessive amount of stress [3-5]. In wood buildings, an effective
connection will provide the building with strength and ductility [6]. However,
there are many connections needed in a wooden structure therefore an economical
and durable connection is required to assemble a prefabricated panel quickly
and inexpensively in mass production [6].
Connector Plate
A simple and affordable connector typically used in walls for joining the
horizontal plates is the nail plate. This type of connection is more commonly
used as a horizontal connection however can be utilized in a vertical direction
if the load is not exceeding the safety limits. Pryda provides a wide variety
of nail plates suitable for different structures and loads [7]. The connector
plate and knuckle nail plate are galvanized steel connectors with in-built,
bent up knuckle nails. They are applied by firmly hammering or pressing the
in-built nails into each side of the timber to be connected the latter of which
can be automated with a press or roller. Typically, there are 4 columns by 8
rows of in-built nails with an approximate capacity per nail of 280 N in the parallel direction
and 95 N perpendicular. To
increase the load capacity of the connection, holes are present within the nail
plate to apply external nails through the nail plate and into the wood (Table
1).
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