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To guarantee the adequate seismic performance of timber buildings and avoid all the possible failure modes, it is fundamental to design all the connection systems correctly.  \nLOAD PATTERN  \nSTANDARD APPROACH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES  \ntension angle-brackets shear angle-bracket shear and tensile angle  \nbracket  \nconstructive angle bracket  \nuniversal angular bracket  \nHorizontal loads acting at the floor level introduce shear and tension forces on the structural elements of the building; these forces must be absorbed by an effective connection system. A complete range of joints for walls and buildings also allows for innovative design approaches.  \nTHE RIGHT SOLUTION FOR EVERY JOINT  \nThe same structural problem can be solved using different alternative connection systems.  \n\n| TWO-DIMENSIONAL PLATES |  | THREE-DIMENSIONAL ANGLE BRACKETS | CONCEALED\u003Cbr>JOINTS | DISTRIBUTED\u003Cbr>JOINTS |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| INTERMEDIATE FLOOR\u003Cbr>JOINT |  |  |  |  |\n\nWHT/TITAN PLATE T TIMBER  \nNINO/TITAN/WKR/WHT  \nRADIAL  \nVGZ/HBS  \n\n| BASE\u003Cbr>JOINT |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nWHT/TITAN PLATE C CONCRETE NINO/TITAN/WKR/WHT RING ALU START  \nCLT AND MASS TIMBER CONNECTIONS  \n| ANGLE BRACKETS\u003Cbr>They are used for both timber-to-timber and timber-to-concrete connections. Depending on the specific model, they can be used to transfer tensile and shear forces, or a combination of both forces. The addition of special washers improves their performance and versatility. | 1 2\u003Cbr>3 4\u003Cbr>5 6\u003Cbr>7 | NINO TITAN N\u003Cbr>TITAN S + WASHER\u003Cbr>TITAN F\u003Cbr>TITAN VWKR WHT |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| TWO-DIMENSIONAL PLATES\u003Cbr>They allow the transfer of both tensile and shear forces; depending on the type used, they are suitable for both timber-to-timber and timber-to-concrete connections. Using fasteners with different diameters means that a wide range of strengths can be covered. | 8 9\u003Cbr>10\u003Cbr>11 | TITAN PLATE C\u003Cbr>TITAN PLATE TWHT PLATE C\u003Cbr>WHT PLATE T |\n| SPECIAL CONNECTORS\u003Cbr>A new range of simple solutions are available to solve complex problems from small residential buildings to multi-storey buildings. These solutions offer the opportunity for designers and builders to break the mould and find innovative solutions. | 12\u003Cbr>13\u003Cbr>14\u003Cbr>15\u003Cbr>16\u003Cbr>17\u003Cbr>18 | ALU START\u003Cbr>TITAN DIVE\u003Cbr>UP LIFT\u003Cbr>RADIAL\u003Cbr>RING\u003Cbr>SLOT\u003Cbr>SHARP METAL |\n| SELF-DRILLING SCREWS\u003Cbr>The self-drilling product range of screws that provide an optimal solution to satisfy the design requirements regardless of the type of external action. | 19\u003Cbr>20 | HBS/TBS\u003Cbr>VGZ |\n\nCONNECTIONS | 3  \nCONNECTION TO THE GROUND  \nTOLERANCE MANAGEMENT  \nUPLIFT  \nSYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS RAISED INSTALLATION  \nIt allows the construction of timber walls resting on a reinforced concrete kerb. The raised installation allows the wall to be moved away from the ground for optimal durability.  \nThe supports carry the weight of the building up to the completion of the reinforced concrete kerb and resist tensile and shear forces caused by earthquake or wind.  \nS355  \nFe/Zn20a  \nALU START  \nALUMINIUM SYSTEM FOR THE CONNECTION OF BUILDINGS TO THE GROUND  \nThe profile allows to eliminates contact between the timber panels and the concrete substructure. Excellent durability of the building connection to the ground.  \nETA-20/0835  \nalu  \n6060  \nDiscover the complete range of  \non our website or ask your trusted agent for the  \n[www.rothoblaas.com](www.rothoblaas.com)  \nFOR TIMBER  \nTITAN DIVE  \nADVANCED HIGH-TOLERANCE ANGLE BRACKET  \nIt allows maximum freedom in the installation of timber walls by avoiding the need to drill holes i","cbCaijYxrXtSoZui","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijYxrXtSoZui","pdf",15448575,32,"English","# CLT and Mass Timber\n## Load-Bearing Wall Construction System\n## Horizontal Loads\n## Load Pattern and Connection Approaches\n## CLT and Mass Timber Connections\n## Connections to the Ground\n## Aluminium and Ground Connection Systems\n## Waterproofing and Radon/Methane Barriers","[{\"question\":\"Why must horizontal and vertical actions be considered during building design?\",\"answer\":\"During the design phase, the building’s reaction to horizontal and vertical actions such as wind and/or earthquakes must be considered. 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