Thesis (M.S.)--Oregon State University, 1981. / Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M.S.)--Oregon State University, 1982. / Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 76-79). Also available on the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin, 1959. / Cover title. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 26).

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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, 2001. / Bibliography : leaves 201-208.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Oregon State University, 2004. / Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references. Also available via the World Wide Web.

Tests were conducted on three-member southern pine joints to determine (1) the relationship of the lateral load-carrying capacity of nails in single and double shear, and (2) to develop a basis for structural design data for laterally loaded nails in double shear applicable whenever deformation is a governing factor, such as in joints of trussed rafters. The test loads at or near proportional limit show that low-carbon-steel plain-shank and helically threaded Screwtite nails loaded in double shear carry twice the single-shear loads; while hardened high-carbon-steel plain-shank and Screwtite nails loaded in double shear carry considerably less than twice the single-shear loads. If these relationships between single-shear and double-shear loads are to be valid, the nail must be optimum diameter tor the joint. Structural design data as based on test loads at or near proportional limit for laterally loaded low-carbon-steel plain-shank nails in single and double shear are applicable to low-carbon-steel Screwtite nails and to same-length, smaller-diameter, hardened high-carbon-steel plain-shank and Screwtite nails. This finding, however, is not valid if consideration is to be given to the load-carrying capacity beyond proportional limit and at ultimate, to the influence or exposure on nail-holding power, and to certain advantage resulting from the use of threaded-shank as well as hardened nails. Design data as advanced in the National Design Specification for low-carbon-steel plain-shank nails in single shear are verified within their scope. Additional information is presented on the performance or plain-shank nails, Screwtite nails, and Stronghold Screwnails under given conditions, on the effects or pre-boring and clinching, and on the efficiency or toothed-ring Burrlock fasteners as reinforcement for nailed lumber joints. / M.S.

Thesis (M. Sc.), Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1999. / Bibliography: p. 194-229.

The theory of a rigid-perfectly plastic solid when impact loaded was used to relate the dynamic yield strength and MIBANT bend angle of driven steel fasteners. Static yield strength values for pallet nails were found to values (p > 0.0001 be linearly related to the dynamic 2 and R² = 0.950) and hence MIBANT bend angles. Static yield strength values were also related to MIBANT bend angles (p > 0.209 and R² = 0.896) for staples. The Vickers hardness number and carbon content of pallet nails are related to material properties. Vickers hardness number was found to be linearly related to static yield strength(? > 0.0001 and R² = 0.835). Vickers hardness number was also related to and MIBANT bend angle ( P > 0.0001 and R² = 0.845). Carbon content was logarithmically related to static 2 yield strength of hardened nails (P > 0.0001 and R² = C.93) and linearly related to static yield strength of non-hardened nails (P > 0.0001 and R²) Carbon content was related to logarithm of the bend angle of hardened nails (P > 0.0001 and R² = 0.781) and non-hardened nails (P > 0.0081 and R² = 0.486). Problems emanating from the impact test procedure are discussed. Recommendations include utilizing the BRAT tester for impact tests on driven fasteners for wood. / M.S.