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Alghero, no. 44, 2011 - CIB-W18

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J Köhler asked why the simulated results were <strong>no</strong>t smooth for the strength to volume<br />

relationship. F Lam responded that the simulations considered the actual grades of the<br />

laminae in different layup. In some layups the percentage of the high grade laminae<br />

exceeded the minimum requirement.<br />

I Smith asked whether the small beams failures were similar to the large beams. F Lam<br />

responded they failed the same way.<br />

S Aicher and F Lam discussed the observation of failures in the interior laminae. S Aicher<br />

asked about the implication of the results for European consideration of glulam size effect.<br />

F Lam responded that the direct application of the results is limited to Canadian glulam.<br />

Nevertheless, in the case of European glulam, one should be careful with size effects<br />

consideration especially if the design of larger beam is governed by bending strength.<br />

I Smith commented on dynamic failure mechanism and it might <strong>no</strong>t be a Weibull based<br />

consideration.<br />

7 STRUCTURAL STABILITY<br />

<strong>44</strong> - 15 - 1 A Proposal for Revision of the Current Timber Part (Section 8) of Eurocode 8<br />

Part 1 - M Follesa, M Fragiacomo, M P Lauriola<br />

Presented by M Follesa<br />

V Enjily commented that this work just covered CLT but an important class of building<br />

products insulated panels consisting of I- beams were <strong>no</strong>t considered. M Follesa replied<br />

that other building systems can be used provided that the ductility can be achieved.<br />

A Ceccotti suggested that in EC8 there should be the possibility for designers to<br />

demonstrate the appropriate q factors for alternative systems. He expressed concern that<br />

the over strength factor of 1.6 for CLT may be too high based on his experience in the<br />

shake table test project in Japan where an engineered guess of 1.3 would be more<br />

reasonable. M Fragiacomo responded that based on single component test results it<br />

seemed that the over strength factor of 1.6 was appropriate. The work was still in progress.<br />

A Buchanan provided explanation of the basis of the over strength factor of 2 used in New<br />

Zealand for nailed plywood connections in most timber structures. As there were<br />

difficulties in putting precise factors for different systems in the code, it would be more<br />

important to have the proper design philosophy recognized in the code. It would be<br />

important in codes to allow designers to come up with justifiable q factor.<br />

S Pampanin further discussed the seismic design issues related drift values, yield<br />

displacements, stiffness, displacement based design and <strong>no</strong>nlinear design methods.<br />

<strong>44</strong> - 15 – 2 Influence of Vertical Loads on Lateral Resistance and Deflections of Light-<br />

Frame Shear Walls - M Payeur, A Salenikovich, W Muñoz<br />

Presented by A Salenikovich<br />

F Lam commented that given the seismic motions are three dimensional where upward<br />

accelerations can be expected, it might <strong>no</strong>t be appropriate to rely on vertical loads for<br />

lateral resistance of wall systems. A Salenikovich agreed and commented that more<br />

discussions and studies on the topic would be needed.<br />

B Dujic asked what force would be acting on the damaged stud as the information would<br />

be useful to gain understanding the rocking, uplift and shear mechanisms. A Salenikovich<br />

clarified that the forces in the damaged studs were <strong>no</strong>t monitored.<br />

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