Timber joint design: the geometric breakdown method
Erman, E.
2003 Building Research and Information, 30(6): 446 -469
Erman, E., (2003), "Timber joint design: the geometric breakdown method", Building Research and Information, 30(6): 446 -469.
Abstract:
A large number of joints are developed as a result of various timber construction techniques, structural efficiency and cultural differences. Many joints are not used because they are not adapted or are inconvenient for modern manufacturing and construction technologies. Nonetheless, this construction heritage can be harnessed and adjusted for contemporary use. Significant cultural and social differences in timber jointing and construction technologies are reviewed. The Geometric Breakdown Method is developed to analyse the geometry of timber joints for structural, carpentry and construction considerations. Using this method, traditional and modern joints can be understood better and designers can use accumulated construction knowledge to create new joint designs in a systemic manner.
Un grand nombre de joints sont fabriqu¨¦s en raison des diverses techniques de construction en bois, de l'efficacit¨¦ structurelle et des diff¨¦rences culturelles. De nombreux joints ne sont pas utilis¨¦s parce qu'ils ne sont pas adapt¨¦s ni applicables aux technologies de construction et de fabrication modernes. Cet h¨¦ritage de la construction peut n¨¦anmoins ¨ºtre exploit¨¦ et adapt¨¦ ¨¤ l'utilisation contemporaine. Les diff¨¦rences culturelles et sociales importantes concernant le jointage du bois et les technologies de construction sont analys¨¦es. La m¨¦thode d'analyse g¨¦om¨¦trique sert ¨¤ analyser la g¨¦om¨¦trie des joints de bois pour des questions de structure, de charpente et de construction. Grace ¨¤ cette m¨¦thode, les concepteurs obtiendront une meilleure connaissance des joints traditionnels et modernes et pourront utiliser la somme de ces connaissances en mati¨¨re de construction pour cr¨¦er de nouveaux mod¨¨les de joints de mani¨¨re syst¨¦mique.
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