For a timber connection, as shown in Figure, you can take into account the torsional spring rigidity (spring stiffness for rotation) of the connections. You can determine it by means of the slip modulus of the fastener and the polar moment of inertia of the connection.
KB 000787 | Considering Elastic Slip Modulus of Timber Connection
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References
- Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN) (2010). Eurocode 5: Design of Timber Structures – Part 1-1: General – Common Rules and Rules for Buildings; DIN EN 1995-1-1:2010-12. Berlin: Beuth Verlag GmbH.
- DIN. (2013). National Annex – Eurocode 5: Design of Timber Structures – Part 1-1: General – Common Rules and Rules for Buildings, DIN EN 1995-1-1/NA:2013-08. Berlin: Beuth Verlag GmbH.
- Austrian Standards. (2015). Eurocode 5: Design of Timber Structures – Part 1-1: General – Common Rules and Rules for Buildings. Consolidated Version with national specifications, national comments and national supplements for the implementation of OENORM EN 1995-1-1; ÖNORM B 1995-1-1:2015-06-15.
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