Modern connections in the future eurocode 5 - Overview of current developments

Robert Jockwer*, Frank Brühl, José Manuel Cabrero, Ulrich Hübner, Ad Leijten, Jørgen Munch-Anderssen, Keerthi Ranasinghe

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Abstract

Within the project to review Eurocode 5 also the chapter "Connections" was redrafted and updated. The existing content in the 2004 edition of Eurocode 5 was updated regarding harmonisation, reduction of number of National Determined Parameters (NDP's), simplification, effective material usage (positive effect on climate change) and safety. A special focus was put to the ease of use while new design rules were integrated into the chapter. New design rules for glued in rods, brittle failure modes such as row shear, shear plug and block shear as well as modern carpentry connections, and others. In this paper an overview and insight in the developments of the new chapter "Connections" in Eurocode 5 is be given.

Original languageEnglish
Publication date2021
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
EventWorld Conference on Timber Engineering 2021, WCTE 2021 - Santiago, Chile
Duration: 9 Aug 202112 Aug 2021

Conference

ConferenceWorld Conference on Timber Engineering 2021, WCTE 2021
Country/TerritoryChile
CitySantiago
Period09/08/202112/08/2021
SponsorArauco, CMPC, et al., Etex, LP Building Products, Simpson Strong-Tie

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Keywords

  • Connections
  • Design codes
  • Dowel type fasteners
  • Eurocode 5
  • Joints
  • Standardisation

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