STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF TRADITIONAL WOODEN FRAMEWORK WITH A JOINTED COLUMN

Abstract

Static shear loading tests of framework with a jointed column using Kanawatsugi joint were conducted and their structural performance was evaluated. The results show that, in the strong-axis direction, the maximum load and the maximum deformation angle are same as un-jointed column, but, in the weak-axis direction, the maximum deformation angle is less than that of un-jointed column. Then, push-over analysis of frameworks with mud-plastered wall was performed. It was found that, for a jointed column, the maximum load and the maximum deformation angle are same as un-jointed column, so Netsugi maintenance does not affect structural performance of framework with mud-plastered wall.