Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering · 1977 · 109 citations · 0 references
EngineeringMaterials ScienceMechanical EngineeringStructural AnalysisStructural EngineeringStructural MaterialsBending Of BeamsNonlinear Structural AnalysisStructural ConnectionsStructural MechanicsStructural Response AnalysisTruss AnalysisLoad CharacteristicsLoad-deflection CharacteristicsNonlinear Structural BehaviorTimber TrussesTruss ConnectionsTruss Deflection AnalysisTruss Systems
An analysis for wood diaphragms is presented taking into account the deformation of the connections. The load–deformation characteristics for the connectors are assumed to be nonlinear. A numerical example is presented and comparisons are made with experimental results on a 20-ft by 60-ft (6-m by 18-m) plywood and decking roof diaphragm. The agreement between the test results and the predictions of the analysis is shown to be good.