The increasing use of timber structures worldwide has brought attention to the challenges
posed by their lightweight nature, making them more prone to vibrations than more massive …

This study investigates numerically the behavior of tilted angle shear connectors embedded
in solid concrete slabs. Two different tilted angle connectors were used, titled angle with …

As a nondestructive testing method, the Schmidt rebound hammer is widely used for
structural health monitoring. During application, a Schmidt hammer hits the surface of a …

Forest resources are among the most important wealth on the earth. Therefore, rational
utilization of woods and improving its service efficiency will introduce profound social …