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  • Structural Engineering
  • Wood Construction
  • Building Systems

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  • Panelized fabrication increases productivity in light-frame wood buildings compared to traditional methods.
  • Roof production in panelized systems faces inefficiencies due to structural and construction challenges.
  • Existing methods lack optimized solutions for efficient roof assembly in panelized wood structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and validate a novel apex connection for panelized light-frame wood roof systems.
  • To enable a folding mechanism for simplified roof installation and improved construction efficiency.
  • To ensure the structural integrity and load-bearing capacity of the developed roof connection.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel apex connection design facilitating a folding mechanism.
  • Creation of a 3D printed prototype for proof of concept validation.
  • Estimation of design parameters based on steel and timber design codes.
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess connection strength under various load scenarios.

Main Results:

  • Successful demonstration of the folding mechanism for pre-installation assembly via 3D printout.
  • FEA results confirm the connection's ability to withstand service loads in the unfolded state.
  • Initial parameter estimations provide a basis for connection design according to relevant codes.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed novel apex connection effectively facilitates a folding mechanism for panelized wood roof systems.
  • The connection design meets structural requirements for load-bearing capacity during service.
  • This innovation has the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency of roof production in panelized wood construction.