Simulation of load-duration effects in wood
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1986
Department
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
Abstract
The load-duration behavior of wood floor joists was examined using the Monte Carlo method. The simulations were performed using a cumulative damage model and a stochastic floor live load model. Floor joists designed to the existing American wood design code exhibited a decreasing failure rate. Although weak members tended to be the ones to fail, a majority of the weak members in a population were still surviving after 50 years. The total number of joists to fail in 50 years is very dependent on the distributional assumption made for short term strength.
Publication Title
Wood Science and Technology
Recommended Citation
Bulleit, W. M.,
&
Schoch, C.
(1986).
Simulation of load-duration effects in wood.
Wood Science and Technology,
20(2), 157-167.
http://doi.org/10.1007/BF00351027
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