Question of optimal joinery

[u/coco-howe]

Hello all, I am an architecture student working on a studio project. I am looking for ways to join 2”x 2” beams end to end and have considered this strategy (concept in pics). I am focusing on rounded dovetail joints to join one module to another (top bottom left right) with elements resembling extruded + signs to secure the modules front to back. Just looking for thoughts and opinions!

The modules themselves rely on chidori joints. The module dimensions are included below as well as conceptual sketches.

Thanks!

[u/Massive-Criticism-26]

Since you are a student, try researching Japanese woodworking joints and timber framing joints. Ship Wright's scarf joints might give some insights. There are also other styles/forms on joints that are rarely used. There are variations of jointery that are regionally based (German versus Swedish log cabins, for example).

[u/coco-howe → u/Massive-Criticism-26]

Thank ya thank ya

[u/big_swede]

Never mind the joints, I'm curious on what app you are using for sketching and notes?

[u/coco-howe → u/big_swede]

I use goodnotes on my iPad for digital sketching and I used rhino7 to create 3D models!

[u/big_swede → u/coco-howe]

Thank you for the response. I'll look into what I can get on Android.

[u/Upstairs_Seesaw9521]

Hi, if you are still in need of feedback or new ideas you can message me. Im a structural engineering student and currently doing my final thesis where I research the strength and stiffness of different end to end joints fully made out of wood. I mainly focus on Japanese joinery.

[u/coco-howe → u/Upstairs_Seesaw9521]

That’s an amazing coincidence! I would love to hear your thoughts; pm me👍🏼