Investigations of connection detailing and steel properties for high ductility doweled timber connections

• Restraining the notch effect in dowels significantly increases connection ductility. Post-elastic steel properties of strongly influence displacement capacity. Optimized detailing combined with an adequate allow to reach a high Constriction contact area plate has been observed. According Eurocode 8 moderate dissipative behaviour timber structures requires sufficient ductility critical regions. Earlier experiments on connections slotted-in plates and laterally loaded common rarely achieved values. Connections consisting LVL-C members, dowel-type fasteners different post-elastic properties, full confinement member measures restrain were investigated by means monotonic cyclic tests regards The taken proved be effective enhancing plastic deformation capacity large extent. However, new aspect was observed: constriction plate. research results provided better understanding factors influencing connection.