Full-Size Seismic Experiment Analysis on the Timber Structure in Rural Areas

Abstract:

Timber structure seismic analysis is an important problem in structure design and safety of building. In this paper, full-size pseudo-static tests of two single-storey and single bay timber frame with and without infilled wall were carried out. Failure process, failure form and deformation capacity were investigated. The test results indicate that the timber frame has better capability of dissipation of seismic energy. The infilled wall can increase the seismic ability of the whole timber frame structure. There is a good collaborative mechanism between the infilled wall and frame under some construction measures.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 724)
• Pages: 48-52
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.724.48
• Online since: January 2015
• Authors: Pu Qing Wang*, Yuan Ming Dou, Yan Tao Li, Jing Jing Zhang
• Keywords: Full-Size Test, Seismic Analysis, Structural Engineering, Timber Structure

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