Timber-granite-composite structures for pedestrian and cycle path bridges

Abstract

This paper presents intermediate results of a cooperative research team on feasible shear- connections for timber-granite-composite structures for pedestrian and cycle path bridges. At the beginning, feasible shear-connector concepts are presented, which are analysed in a first shear test series with regard to load-bearing capacity, stiffness, fracture behaviour, and also manufacturability and economic efficiency. Based on the shear tests, a connector is finally selected which can be used in timber-granite-composite structures and will be further investigated in the progressing research project.