CIVL439/WOOD476 2003 High Strength Connections Field Connection Pedestrian bridge with tight fitting dowel connections Arched trusses with tight fitting dowel connections The"bedframe"connection The"Induo"connector aqctta 2 CIVL439 / WOOD476 2003 12 High Strength Connections Field Connection Slotted-in steel plates Small tight fitting dowels Field installed dowel Pedestrian bridge with tight fitting dowel connections Note: only untreated timber used Arched trusses with tight fitting dowel connections Lillehammer Olympic Ice Skating arena (98 m span) The “bedframe” connection a quick solution for temporary buildings The “Induo” connector • Dowel-type connector • Cast steel connector element • Accurate machining required • Threaded connection to other elements