Fire resistance of primary beam-secondary beam connections in timber structures

Veronika Hofmann, Martin Grafe, Norman Werther, Stefan Winter

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)126-141
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Structural Fire Engineering
Volume7
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

Keywords

  • Fire resistance
  • Full thread screws
  • Joist hangers
  • Self-tapping screws
  • Timber buildings

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