Search for dissertations about: "Giuseppe Caprolu"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Giuseppe Caprolu.

2. 1. Evaluation of Splitting Capacity of Bottom Rails in Partially Anchored Timber Frame Shear Walls

   Author : Giuseppe Caprolu; Ian Smith; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Träbyggnad; Timber Structures;

   Abstract : The horizontal stabilization of timber frame buildings is oftenprovided by shear walls. Plastic design methods can be used todetermine the load-carrying capacity of fully and partially anchoredshear walls. In order to use these methods, a ductile behaviour of thesheathing-to-framing joint must be ensured. READ MORE