Strength and Stiffness of Oak Pegs in Traditional Timber-Frame Joints
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 126, Issue 6
Abstract
The objectives of this paper are to present experimental data and analytical models to assist in the analysis and design of pegged joints in traditional timber frames. Seventy-two simplified mortise and tenon joints were loaded to failure under compression-induced double shear. Load, deformation, and time were recorded. All joints utilized 25.4-mm-diameter red oak pegs, typical of those used in modern timber-frame construction in North America. Half of the specimens were made with eastern white pine lumber, with the remaining specimens made of sugar maple. All specimens had 50.8 mm center pieces simulating a typical tenon. Side pieces were evenly divided into 25.4 mm and 50.8 mm thicknesses. Half of the specimens were arranged such that the center piece was loaded parallel to the grain and the side pieces perpendicular. Grain orientation was reversed for the remaining specimens. Joint stiffness was estimated by a regression analysis of the linear portion of the load-slip curves. A model for joint stiffness was developed for use in analysis of traditional timber frames. The stiffness model was found to underestimate the stiffness of typical pegged knee-brace joints by 20–30%. The yield theory was augmented with two peg deformation modes to develop a method for predicting failure loads. Strength predictions ranged from 16% low to 2% high in comparison with the test data.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 126 • Issue 6 • June 2000
Pages: 717 - 723
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Received: Aug 10, 1999
Published online: Jun 1, 2000
Published in print: Jun 2000
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