SHEN Huajie,BAI Caixia,SHAO Kaiqing,et al.Creep Behavior of the Beam-Lifting Timber Frames of Ancient Building Using Finite Element Analysis[J].Chinese Journal of Wood Science and Technology,2025,39(05):49-57. DOI: 10.12326/j.2096-9694.2025069.
Creep Behavior of the Beam-Lifting Timber Frames of Ancient Building Using Finite Element Analysis
especially those used in traditional wooden structures in China
are the key components. The beam-lifting timber frame structure is known for its spacious internal layout and large load-bearing capacity
which are critical factors for its large-span use. However
there is limited research on the creep behavior of these timber frames over long-term loading situation
especially at the critical joint areas where significant stress concentration occurs. Based on the prototype of a Chinese fir (
Cunninghamia lanceolata
) beam-lifting timber frame connected by straight tenon joints
a three-dimensional digital model was constructed using Solidworks software. The finite element analysis software ANSYS Workbench was employed to simulate and analyze the load capacity
allowable deformation limit
and the variation of strain over time during creep. Finally
the Findley's power law model was used to analyze the strain evolution law and performance degradation mechanism caused by
the creep in the wooden frame under various load levels. The results showed that the straight tenon joint area was the most vulnerable part of the timber frame
as it yielded first when the load reached the load limit. Additionally
the steady-state creep stage showed that the creep strain was linearly related to time under various loads
highlighting the progressive deformation of the structure. Notably
under the same load
the strain growth rate at the node of the golden column was significantly greater than that of the five-beam structure
indicating that the column experiences more pronounced creep deformation due to the axial pressure it bore. This finding suggested that the column was more susceptible to long-term load-induced deformation than other parts of the structure. This research provided a reference for understanding the impact of long-term loading and creep on the mechanical properties of timber joints
specifically straight tenon joints
in ancient buildings. It also offered valuable insights into the load threshold setting and maintenance strategies for the conservation of timber frame historical wooden structures.
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OU Rongxian 华南农业大学生物质工程研究院;农业农村部能源植物资源与利用重点实验室;华南农业大学生物基材料与能源教育部重点实验室
YANG Juncheng 华南农业大学水利与土木学院
CHENG Shaojie 华南农业大学水利与土木学院
HE Wenhui 华南理工大学亚热带建筑与城市科学全国重点实验室
HOU Jianshan 华南农业大学水利与土木学院
LI Yuyu 华南农业大学水利与土木学院
ZHANG Fengwu 三明学院机电工程学院
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