ABSTRACT
Timber joints are still regarded as the weakest part of a timber structure. In many cases they also govern the size of the connecting timber members due to the spacing requirements. A joint type with a high strength and stiffness capacity as well as a good ductile behaviour is being developed. By reinforcing locally the timber members with densified veneer wood premature failure due to splitting of the timber is being prevented. This leads to new and economic design possibilities.
