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  • Behavior of Cross-Laminated Timber Diaphragm Panel-to-Panel Connections with Self-Tapping Screws

    Creator:
    Sullivan, Kyle
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    The goal of this project is to contribute to the development of design values for cross-laminated timber (CLT) diaphragms in the seismic load-resisting system for buildings. Monotonic and cyclic tests to determine strength and stiffness characteristics of 2.44 m (8 ft) long shear connections with common self-tapping screws were performed....
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    Masters Thesis
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    CLT at this time. 8 CLT diaphragm connection design and testing Input characteristics

  • Dynamic behavior of metal-plate-connected wood truss joints

    Creator:
    Kent, Scott M.
    Abstract:
    The objectives of this research were to evaluate the behavior of actual metal-plate-connected (MPC) tension-splice and heel wood truss joints under seismic loads from the Northridge earthquake (tension-splice joints only) and under loads from a large artificial earthquake (1.0 g's and 0.67 g's maximum horizontal and vertical accelerations, respectively). A...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Cross-laminated timber engineering : improvement and application

    Creator:
    Kramer, Anthonie
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    The development of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panel technology has opened up new opportunities for wood in tall buildings. Several characteristics including seismic performance and speed of construction have raised interest among designers. As CLT gains acceptance in the industry, alternative structural solutions need to be investigated to improve performance of...
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    during a design earthquake. The attachment of energy dissipators is critical in ensuring rapid

  • Dynamic response of flexible rotating machines subjected to ground motions

    Creator:
    Su, Wen-Chyi
    Abstract:
    Rotating machine play an important role in modern technology. Compressors in ventilating and cooling systems, pumps in power generation facilities, as well as high speed computer are all examples of flexible rotating machinery that must remain functional during and after a sever earthquake. Recent earthquakes have demonstrated that an aseismically...
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    must remain functional during and after a sever earthquake. Recent earthquakes have demonstrated that

  • Steel confined yielding damper for earthquake resistant design

    Creator:
    Newell, James D.
    Abstract:
    An experimental study of a passive energy dissipation tension-compression yielding brace or buckling restrained brace has been conducted. The Confined Yielding Damper (CYD) consists of a steel yielding core confined within a tube filled with non-cohesive media. The external tube and confined non-cohesive media provide lateral stability to the core...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Earthquake Resistant Design by James D. Newell A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial

  • Numerical assessment of steel plate shear wall with coupling (SPSW-WC) system design procedure

    Creator:
    Li, Wennan
    Abstract:
    The Steel Plate Shear Wall (SPSW) system, is an innovative seismic lateral force resistant system, which has experienced increased use over the last three decades. The SPSW system is composed of boundary elements which anchor web plates that develop diagonal tension fields. A number of SPSW buildings have been built...
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    Steel Plate Shear Wall with Coupling (SPSW-WC) System Design Procedure Abstract approved: Daniel

  • Comparison of screening, evaluation, rehabilitation and design provisions for wood-framed structures

    Creator:
    Baxter, Preston
    Abstract:
    Many publications, documents, codes and guidelines exist related to the seismic evaluation and rehabilitation design of existing buildings. This report discusses the assumptions and methods employed for investigation of two wood structures using four references: FEMA 154, FEMA 356, ASCEI per SEI 31, and 1997 UBC. The screening performed using...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Nonlinear dynamic analysis of heavy timber frame structures including passive damping devices

    Creator:
    Eiden, Claudia M. T.
    Abstract:
    Engineering analysis of heavy timber structures under dynamic loads is generally lacking. Some literature suggests that heavy timber structures are stiffer than expected, but popular engineering opinion is to the contrary. In addition, prior research has shown that passive friction dampers can be used in timber structures for the intended...
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  • Slotted-bolted friction damper as a seismic energy dissipator in a braced timber frame

    Creator:
    Tjahyadi, Alfred
    Abstract:
    Friction dampers have been used successfully to dissipate seismic energy in steel and concrete structures. The application is new to timber structures. The objectives of this research were to design a slotted bolted connection (SBC) and evaluate its potential as a passive energy damper in timber brace. The research was...
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    typical dynamic test is the dynamic shake table test (earthquake simulator). For testing slotted bolt

  • Development of a seismic rehabilitation master plan for the Oregon State University campus

    Creator:
    Trautwein, Steven R.
    Abstract:
    The recent increase in awareness of the seismic hazards in Oregon has led to a concern regarding the safety of Oregon State University buildings. While the decision has been made to initiate the seismic rehabilitation of campus facilities, the question of which buildings pose the greatest hazards, and are therefore...
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