Experimental Investigation On The Load Carrying Capacity Of Modified Purlin To Rafter Connection

• Main Author: Humayunkabir, Sheikh Hazwan
• Format: Monograph
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Sains Malaysia 2017
• Subjects: T Technology; TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/52119/1/Experimental%20Investigation%20On%20The%20Load%20Carrying%20Capacity%20Of%20Modified%20Purlin%20To%20Rafter%20Connection_Sheikh%20Hazwan%20Humayunkabir_A9_2017.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/52119/

In Malaysia, almost all houses in rural area are non-engineered structures. The roof of these houses is susceptible to failure and many types if roofing failure can be expected. This study examines the pull-out capacity of several simple connections meant for tying the timber purlin to rafter. The t...