4. Joining elements
The various tensile, compressive and shear forces exerted on the structure are absorbed by the connections between the various elements. These connections are of two types: traditional (i.e. without using any material other than wood) or using metal parts (points, bolts or connectors).
4.1 Traditional assemblies
Wood-on-wood assemblies come in a wide variety (figure 18 ). Let's take a look at the most common:
palms: notches cut into the wood (with or without rest);
Finger-joints: junction of two pieces of wood that extend from one another (straight, angled, whistle);
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Decree of September 10, 1970, on fire protection.
Article R. 111-11 of the French Construction and Housing Code.
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DTU P 21-701 of June 1984 – Rules CB 71 – Calculation and design rules for timber structures.
DTU P 06-002 of April 2000 – Rules NV 65 – Rules defining the effects of snow and wind on buildings and annexes.
XP ENV 1995-1-1 of August 1995 – Eurocode 5: design of timber structures – Part 1-1: general rules and rules for buildings.
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