| Author(s): |
Fahim H. Sadek; Michael A. Riley; |
| Title: |
NIST Research on Structural Performance of Housing Systems |
| Published: |
April 01, 2001 |
| Abstract: |
An outline of NIST research in the area of structural performance of housing systems is presented in this paper. The performance of wood-frame houses in past earthquakes and hur-ricanes is summarized, and the state-of-the-art in experimental and analytical research conducted on wood-frame components and systems is pre-sented. While significant progress has been made in analytical modeling and testing of shear walls and diaphragms, only limited progress has been made on the testing and modeling of com-plete houses and inter-component connections. Ongoing and future research efforts at NIST are introduced, and the program objective and tech-nical approach are presented. Finally, a brief discussion of current experimental work, along with some initial results, is presented and dis-cussed. |
| Conference: |
U.S.-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources; Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects (UJNR) |
| Proceedings: |
Wind and Seismic Effects, Joint Meeting | 32nd | Proceedings of the 32nd Joint Meeting of the U.S.-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources; Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects | NIST |
| Dates: |
May 16-19, 2000 |
| Keywords: |
Housing Systems;Intercomponent connections;Nailed connections;Roof Trusses;Shear Walls;Wood-frame construction |
| Research Areas: |
Building and Fire Research |
