抄録
Recently, the number of skillful carpenters is decreasing remarkably in Japan. Because, the easy assembly joint system is required. In Japan, the laminated heavy timber are used frequently in timber structures. Main objective of this study is to investigate experimentally the structural behavior of the heavy timber frames jointed by new type connecting system developed by the authors. It is very easy to assemble this new type joint. The mechanical behavior of this joint system was investigated already for the usual lumber. Some construction examples using this new connecting system are shown.
