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Model and procedure for determination of strength and stiffness of wood studs

Creator:

Fernandez, Virgilio Asuncion

Abstract:

Elasticity properties of wood studs are essential inputs for the structural analysis of wood-stud wall systems. A theoretical procedure was developed to determine the probability distributions for the deflection-load relations of stud samples. The procedure is based on the finite element analysis and a Monte- Carlo type simulation and accounts...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
A method for approximating distributions of mechanical properties for structural lumber

Creator:

Fernandez, Virgilio Asuncion

Abstract:

The present method of design for walls does not accurately predict the strength and stiffness of walls because load sharing and composite action are not taken into consideration. This results in the use of higher strength materials and walls which are overdesigned. A new method of design for walls using...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis