Development and characterization of efficient connections for multi-storey timber buildings

在过去的几年里，多层木结构建筑在加拿大和其他森林资源丰富的国家得到了木材行业和政府的大力推广。由于生态原因（减少环境足迹，可持续性），建筑吸引力（美学，健康，舒适）和新工程木制品的发展，例如适合建造中高层建筑的大块木板，这种趋势是合理的。由于其重量轻，木结构在抵抗地震力时可以发挥优势。然而，要使多层木结构成为主流，就必须开发高效、经济的结构体系，并在设计规范中纳入具体指导。

During the last few years, multi-storey timber construction has been promoted by the wood industry and by the governments in Canada and in other countries with abundant forest resources. This trend has been justified for the ecological reasons (reduced environmental footprint, sustainability), architectural attractiveness (aesthetics, health, comfort) and development of new engineered wood products, such as mass timber panels, suitable for construction of mid-rise and tall buildings. Because of their light weight, timber structures may take advantage when used to resist seismic forces. However, to turn the multi-storey timber construction into the main stream, efficient and cost effective structural systems should be developed and specific guidance included into the design codes.