Hybrid multistory buildings are every day more common in the construction industry. However, there is littleunderstanding of the performance of the hybrid connections. In this research, the static and dynamicresponse of cross-laminated timber (CLT) composites combined with reinforced concrete (RC), hollow steelprofiles and laminated strand lumber (LSL) has been investigated. In addition, the effects of posttensioningstresses as well as distinct types of connectors such as nails, self-tapping screws and self-tapping dowels hasbeen accounted for. After experimental work, numerical modelling for simulating the static and dynamicbehavior for these hybrid connections was also investigated. Results indicate that such massive timbercomposite connections behave reasonably similar to conventional timber connections, except in that inelasticdeformations may increase up to 200%. In addition, it has been found that existing hysteretic models like themodified Stewart hysteretic model (MSTEW) fit for modelling purposes except that very asymmetrichysteretic behavior can be found for timber-concrete hybrid connections.
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