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Examination of lateral stiffness and strength of pitched residential roof diaphragms with implications for seismic design.

Creator:

Kirkham, William J.

Abstract:

There are about 80 million single-family dwellings (SFD) in the United States, predominantly of wood-frame construction. Of these, 68% are owner occupied. A home is typically the largest single investment of a family, and is often not covered by earthquake insurance, even where it is available. Of all SFD in...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Evaluation of the torsion test for determining the shear strength of structural lumber

Creator:

Heck, Leanne Renee

Abstract:

The torsion test was evaluated as a method for determining the shear strength of full-size structural lumber. The evaluation involved an experimental length study, an experimental depth study, and a finite element study. The length study consisted of fifty nominal 2x4 specimens, ten specimens for each length, and ten American...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis