Kravz A. Strength and deformability of wooden reinforced cables

The dissertation is devoted to experimental and theoretical research of bearing capacity and deformability of wooden reinforced cables. The prototypes differed in the type of connection of wooden elements, the presence and effort of pre-tensioning of the rope. In accordance with the developed methodology of experimental research, an installation for experimental research of wooden reinforced cables was designed and manufactured. The design of the test rig allowed to carry out tests at various schemes of loading and performance of preliminary tension of a rope. Based on the obtained results of experimental and theoretical research, methods of calculation of wooden reinforced cables have been developed, which allow to take into account the pliability of wooden elements joints and relevant design recommendations that were applied during the design of wooden reinforced cables on real objects.