Evaluación de la capacidad de corte en un ensayo experimental con el diseño lateral de conexión doble en la especie Acacia Mangium de acuerdo con la normativa americana (NDS)

Abstract

The wood industry has gained significant prominence in recent times, such that the knowledge and research regarding its structural behavior have become a cornerstone for promoting wood in the construction sector. This study aims to evaluate the shear capacity, through experimental testing, of wood-to-wood connections designed according to the American standard "The National Design Specification for Wood Construction" (NDS) and to confirm the applicability of this standard for the wood species used in construction in Colombia. A total of ten experimental units will be tested for each connector and species combination, including nails and screws. The shear capacity will be assessed based on theoretical values obtained from the American NDS equations and compared with experimental values from laboratory tests. The goal is to analyze the failure modes observed during the tests and to obtain theoretical capacities that fall within the safety ranges established by Colombian standards.