Abstract

This paper reviews relevant literature and outlines regarding the utilization of finite element methods (FEMs) in the analysis of solid timber trusses with a particular emphasis on evaluating the mechanical behaviour of the connections. The finite element method, or FEM, has emerged over the past four decades as the standard method for investigating physical processes in the fields of structural, solid, and fluid mechanics as well as for the resolution of practical issues. Besides, a truss is a rigid structure comprised of several elements, such as beams, connected together at nodes. Moreover, it is an engineering structure made completely of two-force elements that are arranged so that the entire assembly functions as a single unit. Timber trusses can be built on-site or prefabricated and come in a variety of sizes and designs. However, solid timber is less frequently used as a structural material than concrete and steel in Malaysia. Thus, it is possible to replace previous statistical methods of timber truss optimization with gradient approaches that provide significantly more precise outcomes.

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