Pultruded composite shear spike for repair of timber members

D. Radford, R. Gutkowski, D. Van Goethem, M. Peterson

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Abstract

Use of pultruded composites to rejuvenate low aspect ratio timber beams is described. Loss of shear resistance is restored by inserting fiberglass pultruded rods from the bottom to the top of the beam, through areas of damage. An adhesive is incorporated during the process of insertion, which bonds the reinforcing rods in-place and fills adjacent cracks. Scale beam testing, with a variety of reinforcement cases, has been performed and the overall results are extremely positive, with test beams showing strong recovery of flexural properties and improvement in the strain to failure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStructural Studies, Repairs, and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture, VIII
EditorsC.A. Brebbia
Pages737-749
Number of pages13
StatePublished - 2003
EventEighth International Conference on Structural Studies, Repairs, and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture, STREMAH VIII - Halkidiki, Greece
Duration: May 7 2003May 9 2003

Publication series

NameAdvances in Architecture
Volume15

Conference

ConferenceEighth International Conference on Structural Studies, Repairs, and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture, STREMAH VIII
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityHalkidiki
Period5/7/035/9/03

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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