SCARF JOINTS IN GLUED LAMINATED TIMBER OF PARICÁ

Glued Laminated Timber (GLULAM) is manufactured by joining wood lamellae glued in parallel to each other. GLULAM with larger longitudinal dimensions can be obtained by gluing the tops of two wood lamellae. The gluing of the tops can be done using wedge-shaped scarf joints. However, the joints produce a discontinuity in the wood, being areas considered as susceptible to rupture. In this way, the objectives were to evaluate four slopes (1:6; 1:8; 1:10 and 1:12) in scarf joints of Schizolobium parahyba var. amazonicum timber for use with structural purposes; and glued laminated timber beams – GLULAM manufactured with the scarf joint with the best performance by the modulus of elasticity – MOE (theoretical and analytical MOE values). Each laminated timber used to produce the test specimens was classified by visual inspection that aimed at the absence of defects, such as knots. The test specimens were adapted to the four-point static bending test and to the tensile strength test in parallel to the grain direction, in accordance to the NBR 7190 (1997). The slope of 1:12 showed the best results, while the slope of 1:6 presented the lowest results when compared with the control. The beams of 5 x 9.5 x 220 cm, composed of joints with slopes of 1:12, showed MOE values statistically equal to those of beams without joints. The scarf joint proved to be an alternative for use in glulam beams of paricá, as it presents stiffness and strength comparable with those of beams without a joint.

Experimental Study of Stepped-Lap Scarf Joint Repair for Spar Cap Damage of Wind Turbine Blade in Service

The objective of this paper was to design configuration parameters for a stepped-lap scarf joint repair, which can be used for spar cap damage of a wind turbine blade in service and to realize the post-repair monitoring. Two experimental studies were included. First, tensile test for the unidirectional tape specimens with a large aspect ratio repaired using a multiple stepped-lap scarf joint method was carried out. The results showed that the reinforcement layer could effectively improve the load-carrying capacity of the repaired zone. The stepped-lap joint surface was identified as the weak part of the spar cap repair, which should be monitored. Second, by embedding carbon nanotube buckypaper sensors on the stepped-lap joint surface of the repaired specimens, quasi-static tensile tests and fatigue tests were carried out. According to the resistance response of the sensors, the quasi-static tensile test confirmed the failure processes, namely the stiffness turning point, damage evolution, crack propagation, and fracture. The fatigue test could accurately identify the progressive failure, namely the initial damage, damage accumulation, initial cracking, and crack propagation to structural failure. The above tests provided an important configuration parameter basis for evaluating the spar cap repair scheme and presented a promising method for the health monitoring of a spar cap after repair.

IDENTIFIKASI JENIS-JENIS SAMBUNGAN PADA KONSTRUKSI RUMAH PANGGUNG DI SAMARINDA

The existence of a house on stilts when compared to residential houses of concrete can be said to be more environmentally friendly, especially in water catchment areas or marshy. However, the number of houses on stilts is decreasing. This is because the stigma of stilt houses which are generally made of wood is an average house for the lower classes, especially in urban areas. In addition to being more environmentally friendly, the stage house also has its own uniqueness, one of which is the shape and type of connections used to extend the dimensions of the wood material used. Therefore, to enrich the existing information, this study aims to identify the types of connections in the upper girder and stage bottom girders so that it is expected to help further research in the related field of research. This research uses descriptive qualitative method by using photo documentation and conducting interviews as supporting data. The results showed that there were several types of joints but generally used the connection of mortise and tenon, half lap, scarf joint, scarf joint with under-squinted ends and scarf joint with wedges which were aided by pegs, bolts and wood clamps.