In this study, a method for the design of timber slender elements, subjected to simple compression is presented. The presented analytical, and in accordance with Eurocode 5 new Italian technical standards (NTC 2018). proposed can be applied compressed elements generic doubly symmetric section.

The revision of a code is long-term project that shall fulfil several aims, comprising the enhancement ease-of-use and incorporating updated state-of-the-art. With respect to Eurocode 2 concerning punching shear provisions, this task allowed also for opportunity enhance understanding physical phenomenon by designers. original EN1992-1-1:2004 provisions were adapted from an empirical equation de...