CUREe-Caltech Wood Frame Project Task 1.4.2 – Diaphragm Studies

CUREe-Caltech Wood Frame ProjectTask 1.4.2 – Diaphragm Studies • J. Daniel Dolan - Prof. of Wood Eng. • W. Samuel Easterling – Assoc. Prof. of C.E. • J. Wescott Bott – Research Associate January 11-12 Researchers Meeting, University of California at San Diego

Task 1.4.2 – Diaphragm Studies • Current Progress and Tasks • Conducting Finite Element Analysis of Proposed Test Specimens Using WallSeiz • Test Results Are Being Used To ValidateThe FEM Results • FEM Will Be Used To Interpolate/ExtrapolateExperimental Results January 11-12 Researchers Meeting, University of California at San Diego

Task 1.4.2 – Diaphragm Studies • Current Progress and Tasks • All Materials Have Been Donated or Purchased • Adhesive Application Machine And Materials Are On Hand • Need to Build a Temporary Enclosure for Test Area January 11-12 Researchers Meeting, University of California at San Diego

Task 1.4.2 – Diaphragm Studies • Currently Testing First Specimen • Equivalent Specimen to That Used in the UCSD Shake Table Tests • Test Results are Comparable for Configurations Tested January 11-12 Researchers Meeting, University of California at San Diego

Task 1.4.2 – Diaphragm Studies January 11-12 Researchers Meeting, University of California at San Diego

January 11-12 Researchers Meeting, University of California at San Diego

Task 1.4.2 – Diaphragm Studies January 11-12 Researchers Meeting, University of California at San Diego

Task 1.4.2 – Diaphragm Studies • Experimental Tests Should be Complete by February 28, 2001 • Draft Report Expected March 30, 2001 January 11-12 Researchers Meeting, University of California at San Diego

Questions/Comments? January 11-12 Researchers Meeting, University of California at San Diego

CUREe-Caltech Wood Frame Project Task 1.4.2 – Diaphragm Studies