Strength of spaced timber columns

1985 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. B. Van Dyer ◽  
S. K. Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Layered Systems ◽  
Split Ring ◽  
Timber Construction ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Rational Procedure ◽  
Interlayer Slip ◽  
Practice Efficiency ◽  
Good Agreement

A rational procedure for determining the strength of spaced timber columns is presented. The effect of interlayer slip, characteristic of layered systems with nonrigid connections, is considered in the theoretical development. A good agreement is observed between the theoretical predictions and experimental results of some 110 spaced columns. The effect of number of spacer blocks on column strength is investigated, and efficiency of various types of spaced columns is compared, first with respect to each other and then with respect to equivalent solid and layered systems. Finally, the theory is compared with design specifications given by CSA Standard CAN3-086-M80, "Code for engineering design in wood." Key words: bolts, buckling, columns (supports), design practice, efficiency, nails, nonrigid connection, spaced columns, split ring connectors, strength, structural engineering, tests, theory, timber construction.

Strength and efficiency of braced timber columns

1992 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 186-189
Author(s):  
D. B. Van Dyer
Keyword(s):  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Timber Construction ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Rational Procedure ◽  
Layered Solid ◽  
Interlayer Slip ◽  
Wood Columns ◽  
Construction Wood ◽  
Good Agreement

A rational procedure for determining the strength of braced timber columns is presented. The theoretical development takes into account the effects of interlayer slip, a phenomenon characteristic of systems with nonrigid connections. Forty-five braced wood columns were fabricated and tested. Very good agreement was observed between experimental results and theoretical predictions. As a measure of efficiency, the braced column results are compared with equivalent layered and equivalent solid systems. Key words: buckling, columns, nails, braced columns, structural engineering, nonrigid connections, timber construction, wood columns, layered, solid.

Slip modulus in bolted timber joints

1992 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 960-964 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. B. Van Dyer
Keyword(s):  
Test Results ◽  
Lateral Loads ◽  
Initial Load ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Mechanically Fastened ◽  
Timber Joints ◽  
Interlayer Slip ◽  
Laterally Loaded ◽  
Wood Columns ◽  
Good Agreement

This paper is concerned with the initial load–slip behaviour of laterally loaded bolted timber joints and deals specifically with verifying a theory for determining the values of slip modulus in mechanically fastened timber joints. Such a theory is essential in dealing with the phenomenon of interlayer slip, which occurs in built-up timber columns with nonrigid joints. The concept of a beam on an elastic foundation is used to evaluate the slip modulus. The theoretical predictions are compared with the test results of 75 timber joints. Good agreement is observed between the experiment and the theory. Key words: timber joints, bolts, nails, wood, interlayer slip, slip modulus, built-up wood columns, shear, lateral loads.

Theoretical and experimental research on slip and uplift of the timber-concrete composite beam

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 7079-7099
Author(s):  
Jianying Chen ◽  
Guojing He ◽  
Xiaodong (Alice) Wang ◽  
Jiejun Wang ◽  
Jin Yi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equations ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Structural Efficiency ◽  
Theoretical Investigations ◽  
New Type ◽  
Interlayer Slip ◽  
Good Agreement

Timber-concrete composite beams are a new type of structural element that is environmentally friendly. The structural efficiency of this kind of beam highly depends on the stiffness of the interlayer connection. The structural efficiency of the composite was evaluated by experimental and theoretical investigations performed on the relative horizontal slip and vertical uplift along the interlayer between composite’s timber and concrete slab. Differential equations were established based on a theoretical analysis of combination effects of interlayer slip and vertical uplift, by using deformation theory of elastics. Subsequently, the differential equations were solved and the magnitude of uplift force at the interlayer was obtained. It was concluded that the theoretical calculations were in good agreement with the results of experimentation.

scholarly journals A Generalized Approach for Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites Reinforced with Spherical Fillers

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 830
Author(s):  
Julio Cesar Martinez-Garcia ◽  
Alexandre Serraïma-Ferrer ◽  
Aitor Lopeandía-Fernández ◽  
Marco Lattuada ◽  
Janak Sapkota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymeric Nanocomposites ◽  
Mechanical Reinforcement ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Filler Network ◽  
New Research ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Research Avenue

In this work, the effective mechanical reinforcement of polymeric nanocomposites containing spherical particle fillers is predicted based on a generalized analytical three-phase-series-parallel model, considering the concepts of percolation and the interfacial glassy region. While the concept of percolation is solely taken as a contribution of the filler-network, we herein show that the glassy interphase between filler and matrix, which is often in the nanometers range, is also to be considered while interpreting enhanced mechanical properties of particulate filled polymeric nanocomposites. To demonstrate the relevance of the proposed generalized equation, we have fitted several experimental results which show a good agreement with theoretical predictions. Thus, the approach presented here can be valuable to elucidate new possible conceptual routes for the creation of new materials with fundamental technological applications and can open a new research avenue for future studies.

A compact UWB antenna with triple band notch reconfigurability

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Lei Li ◽  
Jingchang Nan ◽  
Jing Liu ◽  
Chengjian Tao
Keyword(s):  
Coplanar Waveguide ◽  
Ring Resonators ◽  
Uwb Antenna ◽  
Split Ring ◽  
X Band ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
Nested Structure ◽  
P Type ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Triple Band

Abstract A compact ultrawideband (UWB) antenna with reconfigurable triple band notch characteristics is proposed in this paper. The antenna consists of a coplanar waveguide-fed top-cut circular-shaped radiator with two etched C-shaped slots, a pair of split-ring resonators (SRRs) on the backside and four p-type intrinsic n-type (PIN) diodes integrated in the slots and SRRs. By controlling the current distribution in the slots and SRRs, the antenna can realize eight band notch states with independent switch ability, which allows UWB to coexist with 5G (3.3–4.4 GHz)/WiMAX (3.3–3.6 GHz), WLAN (5.15–5.825 GHz), and X-band (7.9–8.4 GHz) bands without interference. By utilizing a nested structure of C-shaped slots and SRRs on the backside, a compact size of 18 × 19.5 mm2 is achieved along with multimode triple band notch reconfigurability. The antenna covers a bandwidth of 3.1–10.6 GHz. A prototype is fabricated and tested. The simulated and experimental results are in good agreement.

scholarly journals A Novel SWB Antenna with Triple Band-Notches Based on Elliptical Slot and Rectangular Split Ring Resonators

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaobo Zhang ◽  
Saeed Ur Rahman ◽  
Qunsheng Cao ◽  
Ignacio Gil ◽  
Muhammad Irshad khan
Keyword(s):  
Split Ring Resonator ◽  
Ring Resonators ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Split Ring ◽  
Split Ring Resonators ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Swb Applications ◽  
Triple Band ◽  
Microstrip Feed

In this paper, a wideband antenna was designed for super-wideband (SWB) applications. The proposed antenna was fed with a rectangular tapered microstrip feed line, which operated over a SWB frequency range (1.42 GHz to 50 GHz). The antenna was implemented at a compact size with electrical dimensions of 0.16 λ × 0.27 λ × 0.0047 λ mm3, where λ was with respect to the lowest resonance frequency. The proposed antenna prototype was fabricated on a F4B substrate, which had a permittivity of 2.65 and 1 mm thickness. The SWB antenna exhibited an impedance bandwidth of 189% and a bandwidth ratio of 35.2:1. Additionally, the proposed antenna design exhibited three band notch characteristics that were necessary to eradicate interference from WLAN, WiMAX, and X bands in the SWB range. One notch was achieved by etching an elliptical split ring resonator (ESRR) in the radiator and the other two notches were achieved by placing rectangular split ring resonators close to the signal line. The first notch was tuned by incorporating a varactor diode into the ESRR. The prototype was experimentally validated with, with notch and without notch characteristics for SWB applications. The experimental results showed good agreement with simulated results.

The Reduction of Bias Error in Transfer Function Estimates Using FFT-Based Analyzers

1984 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Cawley
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Function ◽  
Random Excitation ◽  
Analogue Computer ◽  
Bias Error ◽  
Testing Time ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Modal Mass ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Good Agreement

The susceptibility to bias error of two methods for computing transfer (frequency response) functions from spectra produced by FFT-based analyzers using random excitation has been investigated. Results from tests with an FFT analyzer on a single degree-of-freedom system set up on an analogue computer show good agreement with the theoretical predictions. It has been shown that, around resonance, the bias error in the transfer function estimate H2 (Syy/Sxy*) is considerably less than that in the more commonly used estimate, H1 (Sxy/Sxx). The record length, and hence the testing time, required for a given accuracy is reduced by over 50 percent if the H2 calculation procedure is used. The analysis has also shown that if shaker excitation is used on lightly damped structures with low modal mass, it is important to minimize the mass of the force gage and the moving element of the shaker.

Theoretical Prediction of Motions of High-Speed Planing Boats in Waves

1978 ◽  
Vol 22 (03) ◽  
pp. 140-169
Author(s):  
Milton Martin
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Nonlinear Effects ◽  
Theoretical Method ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Response Characteristics ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Response Amplitude Operators ◽  
Phase Angles ◽  
Good Agreement

A theoretical method is derived for predicting the linearized response characteristics of constant deadrise high-speed planing boats in head and following waves. Comparisons of the theoretical predictions of the pitch and heave response amplitude operators and phase angles with existing experimental data show reasonably good agreement for a wide variety of conditions of interest. It appears that nonlinear effects are more severe at a speed to length ratio of 6 than of, say, 4 or less, principally because of the reduction of the damping ratio of the boat with increasing speed, and the consequent increase in motions in the vicinity of the resonant encounter frequency. However, it is concluded that the linear theory can provide a simple and fast means of determining the effect of various parameters such as trim angle, deadrise, loading, and speed on the damping, natural frequency, and linearized response in waves, and that this can furnish valuable insight into the actual boat dynamics, even though the accurate predictions of large motions and peak accelerations would require a nonlinear analysis.

On Wall Effects in Cavity Flows

1984 ◽  
Vol 28 (01) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
C. C. Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Results ◽  
Cavity Flows ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Wall Effects ◽  
Free Jet ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Experimental Findings ◽  
Good Agreement

Simple wall correction rules for two-dimensional and nearly two-dimensional cavity flows in closed or free jet water tunnels, based on existing linearized analyses, are made. Numerical results calculated from these expressions are compared with existing experimental findings. The present theoretical predictions are, in general, in good agreement with data.

Modelling double diffusion in soils and materials

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (5-6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariadne-Αnne Tsambali ◽  
Avraam A. Konstantinidis ◽  
Elias C. Aifantis
Keyword(s):  
Double Diffusion ◽  
Chloride Diffusion ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Sandy Aquifers ◽  
Good Agreement

AbstractThe double diffusivity model proposed earlier by Aifantis and co-workers was applied in this work for modelling the diffusion of metals in sandy aquifers, as well as chloride diffusion in concrete specimens. The theoretical predictions are in very good agreement with the measured concentrations in all cases, showing that the model is capable of dealing with a large variety of double diffusivity problems.

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