Shear Strength of Mexican Pine. II: Resistance Factor for LRFD
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 124, Issue 4
Abstract
Design values in shear parallel to the grain derived from tests on small clear specimens of Mexican pine are contrasted with values derived from an in-grade testing program carried out on full-width specimens. The former approach does not properly reflect the actual behavior of wood stressed in shear in elements of structural size. The process of deriving a resistance factor for probabilistic-based design is described. The inadequacy of the current target safety index values in the México City building code is briefly discussed.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 124 • Issue 4 • April 1998
Pages: 459 - 464
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