Analysis of wood diaphragms and trusses. Part II: Truss-plate connections

Abstract

An analysis of truss-plate connections is presented, taking into account the nonlinear character of the load–deformation relationship. The connection is considered as ‘continuous’ because of the high density of teeth, and connector properties are derived from those for a single tooth. Parameters considered in the analysis include the actual shape of the connected area, gaps between connected members, the buckling capacity of the plate, and its yielding in tension and shear. Good agreement is shown in a comparison between theoretical and experimental results using a single connection under eccentric loading.