Response of Wood Frame Houses to High Winds

将开发一种分析方法来预测木结构、非工程结构在大风中的反应，这种反应取决于某些接缝的灵活性和某些墙壁和地板（包括天花板和屋顶）的横隔板作用。还将进行解剖木接头（钉接接头和特殊接头）的实验，以获得结构分析所需的柔性曲线。关于风对木结构建筑影响的知识的扩展将有助于减少美国每年发生的损害和损失。该项目的成果还将为建筑业和保险业提供更好的分析工具，以评估损失和开发改进的建筑技术。

An analytical method to predict the response of wood-frame, non- engineered structures in high winds will be developed based on the assumption that this response depends on the flexibility of certain joints and on the diaphragming action of certain walls and floors, including ceilings and roofs. Experiments on dissected wood joints (nailed joints and special connectors) will be performed also to obtain the flexibility curves needed for the structural analysis. The expanded knowledge in wind effects on wood-frame buildings will help to diminish the damages and losses that occur in the United States every year. The results of the project also will provide better analytical tools to the construction and the insurance industries for assessing damages and developing improved building techniques.