Fiber Reinforced Polymer as Wood Roof-to-Wall Connections to Withstand Hurricane Wind Loads
Light wood roof-to-wall connections are vulnerable when subjected to high-speed winds. In lieu of traditional metal connections, the present finite element analysis (FEA) study focuses on the use of epoxy and easy-to-apply, noncorrosive FRP ties to connect the roof and the walls in wood frames. The...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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| Series: | CivilEng |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4109/2/3/36 |