Split Rings?
Split Rings?
(OP)
I'm referring to the timber connectors not the participant who goes by that moniker though maybe he'll respond? In any case, I'm just asking a general question about them since I've never seen them in use. My assumption is that they are shear connectors that allow rotation and thus act like pinned connections, particularly useful in timber trusses. Is this correct? And I wonder why I haven't yet seen them in the field or is that part of their appeal as well? That is, that they are largely invisible? Just curious...






RE: Split Rings?
As for using them in rotation. Most of the using I wanted them for, required three or four rings for the connection, so rotation was not the reason.
They must be used by some as they are still being marketed.
Garth Dreger PE - AZ Phoenix area
As EOR's we should take the responsibility to design our structures to support the components we allow in our design per that industry standards.
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And this wasn't hundreds of connections. Just a few. The Manufacturer (http://fabrication.clevelandsteel.com/viewitems/sh...-?) has good information, sells the installation tools, prices seem pretty reasonable.
Maybe next time.
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Experience was with historical reconstruction and log cabin style. The timbers were all rough cut and large.
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