Stress analysis of timber in consideration of destruction behaviour: Numerical method based on distinct element method and verification with material tests

Toshiaki Sato, Kaori Fujita

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Abstract

This paper describes an analysis method to simulate the behaviour of timber in consideration of destruction. The simulation method is presented based on Distinct Element Method which is operated on discontinuous bodied to compute the displacement of particles. The main feature of the proposed method is that partial destruction can be calculated without special consideration. Although the method is still not completed against contact problem, the construction of model is simple, and can be applied to discontinuous bodies in the future. The validity of this method is verified through the simulation of material tests.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Conference on Timber Engineering 2012, WCTE 2012
Subtitle of host publicationStrength and Serviceability - Extreme Events
Pages162-169
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventWorld Conference on Timber Engineering 2012: Strength and Serviceability - Extreme Events, WCTE 2012 - Auckland, New Zealand
Duration: Jul 15 2012Jul 19 2012

Publication series

NameWorld Conference on Timber Engineering 2012, WCTE 2012
Volume2

Other

OtherWorld Conference on Timber Engineering 2012: Strength and Serviceability - Extreme Events, WCTE 2012
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Period7/15/127/19/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Forestry
  • Plant Science

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