Technical Report: Design, Testing, and Improvement of Wooden Structure

This technical report details the design, testing, and improvement of a wooden structure designed to carry a point load. The report begins with an introduction to structural design principles, followed by the selection and design of the wooden structure, a roof truss primarily for industrial applications. The report outlines the testing procedures, which involved applying increasing loads to assess buckling, bending, and yielding. Based on the test results, the report suggests improvements, including bracing and structural redundancy, to address design inadequacies. The report also discusses the materials used, including the type and quantity of wood and glue, and concludes that the structure is structurally determinate with potential for improvement. The report emphasizes the importance of loading characteristics, material selection, and joining methods in structural design.