Influence of glue-free zones on the withdrawal capacity of glued-in steel threaded rods

Pugovics, Karlis; Spulle, Uldis; Arhipova, Irina; Grants, Edvins; Klancbergs, Kristians

doi:10.15376/biores.18.1.1206-1214

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“…The results revealed that employment status was the only sociodemographic factor that had a significant effect on the aesthetic preference of the respondents. This finding is consistent with some previous studies that have found employment status to be a predictor of aesthetic preference [61,62]. This finding is interesting, as it suggests that employment status may be related to other factors, such as income, lifestyle, values, or exposure to design, that may affect the aesthetic judgment and preference of consumers [10,53].…”

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“…Traditional timber joints, such as mortise and tenon joints, have a rich history in Asian countries, preserving the original beauty and aesthetics of timber without relying on steel fasteners [61]. However, advancements in fasteners and joint design have revolutionised timber construction, enabling the efficient construction of largescale structures with enhanced durability and performance [62]. The behaviour of timber joints is intricately linked not only to the load-carrying capacity of individual fasteners but also to their form and interaction within the joint itself [63].…”

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Aesthetic Preference of Timber Joints in Architectural Products

Kuys,

Mridha

2023

Sustainability

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This study investigates how Australian consumers’ aesthetic preferences for timber joints in architectural products are influenced by their sociodemographic characteristics and the visual appearance of the joints. Visual appearance in architecture and product design is a vital factor in consumer response and success of a product; however, designed items are often created without aesthetic research rigour to better understand user acceptance. We see this as an opportunity for greater penetration of aesthetics for designed products and, in this instance, contemporary architecture. We provide extensive literature defining aesthetics and outline the theoretical framework for experimental computer-generated visual stimuli. An online survey was conducted with 114 participants, who rated five timber joints on seven visual appearance attributes. The findings reveal that Joint 1 (angular) and Joint 5 (curved) were the most preferred joints. Employment status was the only sociodemographic factor that significantly affected the aesthetic preference. The findings of the study were used to inform design decisions for building a pagoda in a cemetery in Melbourne. The study contributes to the literature on aesthetics and design by providing empirical evidence on consumer preferences for architectural products. The study also suggests an opportunity to bridge aesthetics with sustainability, as timber is a sustainable material that can be designed to resonate with consumers’ aesthetic sensibilities while adhering to environmental principles.

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