Design of inter-component load-bearing connections in prefabricated single-family houses
Table Of Contents
Chapter ONE
INTRODUCTION
- 1.1Introduction
- 1.2Background of Study
- 1.3Problem Statement
- 1.4Objective of Study
- 1.5Limitation of Study
- 1.6Scope of Study
- 1.7Significance of Study
- 1.8Structure of the Research
- 1.9Definition of Terms
Chapter TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1Overview of Load-Bearing Connections
- 2.2Types of Load-Bearing Connections
- 2.3Importance of Load-Bearing Connections in Prefabricated Houses
- 2.4Previous Studies on Load-Bearing Connections
- 2.5Materials Used in Load-Bearing Connections
- 2.6Design Considerations for Load-Bearing Connections
- 2.7Load Transfer Mechanisms in Load-Bearing Connections
- 2.8Challenges in Load-Bearing Connection Designs
- 2.9Innovations in Load-Bearing Connection Technologies
- 2.10Future Trends in Load-Bearing Connection Designs
Chapter THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 3.1Research Design
- 3.2Research Methodology
- 3.3Sampling Techniques
- 3.4Data Collection Methods
- 3.5Data Analysis Procedures
- 3.6Research Ethics
- 3.7Reliability and Validity of Data
- 3.8Limitations of the Research
Chapter FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
- 4.1Analysis of Research Findings
- 4.2Comparison of Load-Bearing Connection Designs
- 4.3Impact of Load-Bearing Connections on Prefabricated Houses
- 4.4Strengths and Weaknesses of Different Connection Types
- 4.5Case Studies on Load-Bearing Connections
- 4.6Recommendations for Load-Bearing Connection Designs
- 4.7Practical Implementation of Load-Bearing Connections
- 4.8Future Research Directions
Chapter FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- 5.1Summary of Findings
- 5.2Conclusion
- 5.3Implications of the Study
- 5.4Contribution to Knowledge
- 5.5Recommendations for Future Research
Thesis Abstract
For the transfer of horizontal loads acting on a timber building the connections between the prefabricated timber elements play an important role. In this work the standard wall-to-substrate, wall-to-wall, wall-to-flooring/flooring-to-wall and roof-to-wall connections of three investigated timber building companies are analysed according to their force transmission capacities and applicability during the assembly process.
The investigated connections are used for single-family houses with a maximum height of two storeys. Although the horizontal loading and thereby resulting uplift forces do not reach the sizes that have to be handled for multi-storey buildings, especially the analysis of the wall-to-substrate connections led to critical results.
In the case of relatively high uplift forces at specific positions along the bottom of a building, the fasteners in connection with the dead load of the building can fail to provide a sufficient resistance against uplifting. Further calculations are needed to prove the contribution of a larger percentage of a building as well as parts of lateral walls to the stabilisation against uplift. Also, the standardization of inter-component connections between planar timber frame elements should be pursued to increase the quality of timber frame buildings.
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