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Destructive testing of metal-plate-connected wood truss joints.

Creator:

Rakesh Gupta and Kifle G. Gebremedhin

Abstract:

Load-displacement characteristics and failure modes of metal-plateconnected wood truss joints are presented. Tension splice, heel, and web at the bottom chord joints are fabricated using southern pine (SP) no. 2 lumber and 20-gage punched metal plates. These joints are tested with a newly developed testing appratus that allows the testing...

Resource Type:

Article