Abstract
Glued-in rods (GiR) have been successfully used for both constructing new and strengthening
existing timber structures. The research and development of connecting and strengthening timber
structural elements with GiR has been going on since the 1980s. However, agreement regarding
design criteria for these applications has not been reached. Today, some few technical approvals
for specific adhesives suitable to GiR exist, but an approach for the design of connections or
reinforcement with GiR has not been included in the European design code EN 1995 so far.
Therefore, it is desired to gather the current state of knowledge to enable application in practice
of the existing and documented knowledge and experience. This state-of-the-art review (STAR)
summarises results from research done regarding connections and reinforcement with GiR. The
review considers manufacturing methods, mechanisms and parameters governing the
performance and strength of GiR, theoretical approaches and existing design recommendations.
For GiR applied as reinforcement similar rules and requirements apply as for GiR being used as
connectors.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Reinforcement of Timber Structures: A State-of-the-Art Report |
| Editors | Annette M. Harte, Philipp Dietsch |
| Publisher | Shaker Verlag |
| Pages | 133-160 |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-8440-3751-7 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |