Performance of helically shaped metal fasteners in timber

doi:10.1680/coma.2006.159.2.53

Performance of helically shaped metal fasteners in timber

Authors: G. Coste ¹ ; A. Kermani ² ; A. Porteous ³
Source: Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, Volume 159, Issue 2, pages 53 –60 , ISSN: 1747-650X, E-ISSN: 1747-6518

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While some fields of civil engineering endeavour, and some materials, are heavily researched and published, the performance of construction materials and systems attracts far less interest and coverage
Construction Materials from the Institution of Civil Engineers is a recent addition to the suite of ICE Proceedings, and has been established with the aim of encouraging research and practical discussion in the field of performance of construction materials and systems.

Construction Materials addresses, among other subjects
The journal is edited by a distinguished editorial advisory panel and has a broad scope to embrace engineers working in both design and construction.

Construction Materials covers areas such as the procurement, specification, application, development, performance and evaluation of all materials used in construction and civil engineering. Coverage is also provided of the aspects which need to be taken into account when selecting materials: including embodied energy, environmental impact, service life, refurbishment, recycling and reuse.
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This paper presents an experimental investigation into the withdrawal resistance of a new connector type for use in structural timber. The structural performance of several helically shaped metal fasteners, which for some years have been used as wall ties and in masonry repairs, are investigated for use in a variety of timber connection systems. This paper describes part of a research programme investigating the withdrawal resistance and behaviour of these fasteners compared with conventional nails. It also details the effects of predrilling, density of timber, depth of penetration and timber grain orientation on the withdrawal resistance of these fasteners. The results show that helically shaped metal connectors achieve greater withdrawal resistance and exhibit a more ductile behaviour than common nails. A semi-empirical model is developed to predict the withdrawal performance of the fasteners.

Keywords: timber structures
Document Type: Research Article
DOI: 10.1680/coma.2006.159.2.53
Affiliations: 1: School of the Built Environment, Napier University Edinburgh, UK; 2: Timber Engineering and R&D Consultant, School of the Built Environment, Napier University Edinburgh, UK; 3: Jack Porteous Consultancy, St Andrews Scotland

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