We developed an embedded stiffener for joints of Shinkabe wooden frames. This paper describes functions, installation method of this stiffener and results of repeated loading tests. The main results of these experiments are as follows.
The energy-absorbing capacity and load-bearing capacity of joints using embedded stiffeners are large compared with joints using Hagoita bolts. It is expected the embedded stiffener make Shinkabe wooden frame high-function and high-strength.
