University of Bath

Traditional Joints

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P2240009

Mortice and tenon joint

    Developing rational design guidelines for traditional joints in oak frame construction

    Funding Body: EPSRC Case studentship
    Principal Investigator: Peter Walker
    Researcher: Jon Shanks
    Industry Partner: Buro Happold
    Dates: 2002 - 2005
    Abstract

    This project completed an experimental and analytical study of mortice and tenon joints in green oak traditional carpentry. Simple mortice and tenon joints were subject to tension (pull-out), bending and shear loadings. A model to predict the pull-out capacity of the joints was developed and applied to further predict raking capacity of simple green oak frames.

    Publications:

    Hill T, Shanks J, Stott J, Walker P. (2007, February). Testing and analysis of a traditional oak frame. . ICE Proceedings Structures & Buildings. SB1 (160). pp. 23-29. London: Thomas Telford.

    Shanks JD, Walker P. (2006, September). Lateral strength of green oak frames: physical testing and modelling. The Structural Engineer. 84 (17). pp. 34-38. London: Institution of Structural Engineers.

    Shanks JD, Walker P. (2005, September). Experimental performance of mortice and tenon connections in green oak. The Structural Engineer. 83 (17). pp. 40-45. London: IStructE.

    Tension test on mortice and tenon joint