Effect of Wet–Dry Cycles on the Shear Behavior of Compressed Wood Nails Compared to Steel Nails

• Published in: Forests Vol. 16; no. 6; p. 940
• Main Authors: Fan, Wei, Zhu, Xinrui, Hu, Xinyu, Liu, Hongguang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 03.06.2025
• Subjects: Bearing capacity; Behavior evolution; Comparative analysis; Corrosion; Corrosion and anti-corrosives; Deformation; Degradation; Ductile fracture; Ductile-brittle transition; Failure mechanisms; Fasteners; Galvanized steel; Galvanized steels; Humidity; Lignocellulose; Load distribution; Mechanical properties; Moisture content; Shear; Steel; Steel, Galvanized; Structural integrity; Timber; Wood; Austria; China

The corrosion-induced strength degradation of steel nails poses a critical challenge to the structural integrity of timber connection joints, particularly in hygrothermal environments. Compressed wood nails exhibit hygroscopic expansion characteristics, demonstrating their potential as a sustainable...