FULL-SIZE BENDING TEST OF PLYWOOD BOX BEAM WITH TENSILE JOINT OF FLANGE BASED ON POST-AND-BEAM CONSTRUCTION

Abstract

In order to maintain a large space for buildings constructed by Post-and-Beam, a large section is required. If sawed up logs or laminated wood which distribute as construction materials for housing can be used, it will be a large contribution to promote the construction of public buildings using local wood as well as stabilizing the management of lumber industry and forestry. This is a report of a full-size bending test and other tests of physical properties in order to estimate the efficiency of plywood box beams with tensile joint of flange based on Post-and-Beam Construction.