In this paper, a constitutive material model is proposed to model the nonlinear mechanical
response of timber, as elastoplastic orthotropic material under three-dimensional (3D) stress …

A comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art experimental, theoretical and numerical
methods that aid understanding and predicting the quasi-brittle fracture behavior of plain …

This study aims to investigate the effect of the insertion of a corrugated composite into the
typical balsa core sandwich structure under four-point bending (FPB). The proposed …

This paper concerns the cyclic behaviour of embedded bolted shear connectors in steel-
timber composite joints. The effect of the strength and size of the shear connector and the …

Cross laminated timber (CLT) is a sustainable and innovative engineered timber product
validated as a viable alternative to more traditional construction materials like reinforced …

Due to high performance, I-beams are one of the most common flexural members in the
construction industry. This research experimentally and numerically investigates bending …

Timber joints with their simultaneous ductile and brittle failure modes still pose a major
challenge when it comes to modelling. Wood is heterogeneous and highly anisotropic. It …

This paper focused on a newly engineering use flattened-bamboo composite (FBC) and
studied the effect of fiber orientation angle (0°-90°, 15° intervals) on FBC's embedment …

This paper aims at understanding the influence of the strain rate, as those experienced
under earthquake and progressive collapse events (referred to as “medium” strain rates), on …

Abstract End-Notched Flexure (ENF) and Compact Shear (CS) tests were performed on
Australian Radiata Pine to quantify Mode II fracture properties in wood. Capabilities and …