ABSTRACT
In this work a methodology of nonlinear analysis of timber frame structures with flexible connections has been developed. The methodology is based on the results of experimental investigation of connections behavior under static and cycling loading. The adopted numerical method is based on the concept of localized nonlinearity which facilitates the reproduction of experimentally determined connections behavior in the analysis of frame structures. The developed methodology has been used to access the accuracy of the static analysis defined by DIN 1052 and Eurocode 5 and influence of nonlinear deformation of connections or dynamic analysis of simple timber frames.
