THE QUICK CONNECT MOMENT CONNECTION FOR PORTAL FRAME BUILDINGS - AN INTRODUCTION AND CASE STUDY

摘要

This paper introduces the Quick-Connect portal frame connection for timber portal frame buildings which has recently been developed at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The rod based connection which utilizes fully threaded timber screws has been developed to allow timber construction to move from the traditional model of onsite connection assembly to a construction methodology whereby much of the connection is manufactured and assembled offsite. Further, this paper provides a case study of the connection in use in a large industrial building in the North Island of New Zealand. The authors highlight the challenges as well as advantages encountered when commercializing such a connection and during its first use.