STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTURE

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Timber structures

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Fig. 6.31 Timber connectors. These components are used
in conjunction with bolts to make lap-type connections
between timber elements. Their function is to reduce the
stress concentration which occurs at the bolt.
(a) Toothed-plate connector.
(b) Shear-plate connector.
(c) Split-ring connector.

Fig. 6.32 Typical arrangement of joints in a multiple-

element large timber truss.

(a) Configuration of truss.

(b) Section through joint B.

(c) Section through joint A.

(d) Section through joint C.

(a)

Single-sided

Double-sided

(b) (c)