Abstract
Purpose-This paper deals with the fre resistance of primary and secondary beam connections in timber structures. Design/methodology/approach-This paper describes a series of unloaded and loaded furnace fre tests in different confgurations of these types of connectors. Findings-The main objective is the fre safety design of joist hangers and full thread screws. Originality/value-Design recommendations are given.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 126-141 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Journal of Structural Fire Engineering |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Fire resistance
- Full thread screws
- Joist hangers
- Self-tapping screws
- Timber buildings