Abstract:Repairing stop-splayed scarf-joints in beams or truss-rods is a frequent occurrence in restoring ancient timber structures. Reinforcement of carpentry joints by means of metallic elements as well as unconventional materials is extensively investigated in literature, while timber pegs in timber to timber connections are studied referring mainly to new timber structures. In the present paper, authors' previous research analysing the mechanical behaviour of stopsplayed scarf joints reinforced with timber pegs has… Show more
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