Influence of thicknesses of outer and middle elements on the performance of nail connections

This article offers the methodology of experimental studies of nail connections with different thicknesses of outer and middle elements under single short-term loads. Based on experimental studies, the load-bearing capacity of such elements is determined. Deformation diagrams of nail connections under the action of a single static load are constructed. The nature of the failure of nail connections is described. A methodology for determining the bearing capacity of nail connections with different thicknesses of outer and middle elements is proposed.