The Chair Madera ONESTA develops projects of research, thesis doctoral and programs of study in the field of wood through projects of research with public funding, or contracts with companies in the sector.
The main lines of research focus on the design structural timber, in particular on the application of new concepts and constructive developments, with special emphasis on the design of structural joints. For this purpose, diverse tasks are carried out, ranging from experimental tests to the development of analytical and numerical models for joints, with a special interest in the understanding of the different fracture mechanisms of wood. The final goal of the research is always to arrive at practical applications of the knowledge developed, which usually results in proposals for the modification and improvement of structural regulations.
The members of the Chair Madera Onesta actively collaborate in the development of the future Eurocode 5, the structural rule for the design of Structures timber in Europe. Some of their proposals are included in the current draft of the future rule. In addition, Professor Cabrero is the Spanish representative in the group of work of Eurocode 5 (TC250 / SC5 / WG5), and collaborates in other committees and actions related to the development normative.
Scientific productivity
Authors: Araya, R.; Guillaumet, A.; do Valle, A.; et al.
degree scroll: Development of Sustainable Timber Construction in Ibero-America: State of the Art in the Region and Identification of Current International Gaps in the Construction Industry
Journal: SUSTAINABILITY
ISSN 2071-1050 Vol. 14 No. 3 2022 pp. 1170
Authors: Iraola Sáenz, Borja Iñaki (Corresponding author); Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Basterrechea Arevalo, Mar Ainhoa; et al.
degree scroll: A geometrically defined stiffness contact for finite element models of wood joints
Journal: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
ISSN 0141-0296 Vol. 235 2021 pp. 112062
Authors: Yurrita Lozano, Miguel (Corresponding author); Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Moreno Zapata, Ezequiel
degree scroll: Brittle failure in the parallel-to-grain direction of timber connections with small-diameter dowel-type fasteners: A new design model for plug shear
Journal: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
ISSN 0141-0296 Vol. 241 2021 pp. 112450
Authors: Yurrita Lozano, Miguel; Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Blass, H. J.;
degree scroll: Experimental analysis of brittle failure in timber-to-steel connections with small-diameter fasteners loaded parallel to the grain
Journal: NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF TIMBER DESIGN
ISSN 1171-8323 Vol. 29 No. 3 2021 pp. 15 - 25
Authors: Yurrita Lozano, Miguel (Corresponding author); Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: Experimental analysis of plug shear failure in timber connections with small-diameter fasteners loaded parallel to the grain
Journal: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
ISSN 0141-0296 Vol. 238 2021 pp. 111766
Authors: Basterrechea Arevalo, Mar Ainhoa; Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel (Corresponding author); Iraola Sáenz, Borja Iñaki; et al.
degree scroll: Modelling of moment-transmitting beam-to-column timber connections accounting for frictional transmission
Journal: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
ISSN 0141-0296 Vol. 247 2021 pp. 113–122
Authors: Yurrita Lozano, Miguel (Corresponding author); Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: On the need to distinguish between ductile and brittle failure modes in timber connections with dowel-type fasteners
Journal: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
ISSN 0141-0296 Vol. 242 2021 pp. 112496
Authors: Yurrita Lozano, Miguel (Corresponding author); Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: Effective thickness of timber elements for the evaluation of brittle failure in timber-to-steel connections with large-diameter fasteners loaded parallel to the grain in the elastic range: A new method based on a beam on an elastic foundation
Journal: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
ISSN 0141-0296 Vol. 209 2020 pp. 109959
Authors: Yurrita Lozano, Miguel (Corresponding author); Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: New design model for brittle failure in the parallel-to-grain direction of timber connections with large-diameter fasteners
Journal: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
ISSN 0141-0296 Vol. 217 2020
Authors: Yurrita Lozano, Miguel (Corresponding author); Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: New design model for splitting in timber connections with a single row of fasteners loaded parallel to the grain
Journal: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
ISSN 0141-0296 Vol. 223 2020
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Honfi, Dániel (Corresponding author); Jockwer, Robert; et al.
degree scroll: A probabilistic study of brittle failure in dowel-type timber connections with steel plates loaded parallel to the grain
Journal: WOOD MATERIAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
ISSN 1748-0272 Vol. 14 No. 5 2019 pp. 298 - 311
Authors: Yurrita Lozano, Miguel (Corresponding author); Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Quenneville, Pierre
degree scroll: Brittle failure in the parallel-to-grain direction of multiple shear softwood timber connections with slotted-in steel plates and dowel-type fasteners
Journal: CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
ISSN 0950-0618 Vol. 216 2019 pp. 296 - 313
Authors: Yurrita Lozano, Miguel; Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Quenneville, Pierre
degree scroll: Multiple shear plane timber connections with slotted-in steel plates and dowel-type fasteners: a study of the brittle failure mode in the parallel-to-grain direction
Journal: NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF TIMBER DESIGN
ISSN 1171-8323 Vol. 27 No. 3 2019 pp. 17–26
Authors: Yurrita Lozano, Miguel (Corresponding author); Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: New criteria for the determination of the parallel-to-grain embedment strength of wood
Journal: CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
ISSN 0950-0618 Vol. 173 2018 pp. 238 - 250
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel (Corresponding author); Yurrita Lozano, Miguel
degree scroll: Performance assessment of existing models to predict brittle failure modes of steel-to-timber connections loaded parallel to the grain with dowel-type fasteners
Journal: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
ISSN 0141-0296 Vol. 171 2018 pp. 895 - 910
Authors: Stepinac, Mislav; Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel (Corresponding author); Ranasinghe, Keerthi; et al.
degree scroll: Proposal for reorganization of the connections chapter of Eurocode 5
Journal: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
ISSN 0141-0296 Vol. 170 2018 pp. 135 - 145
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Blanco del Prado, Carmen; Vargas Silva, Gustavo
degree scroll: The three-point oblique bending method for determining in-plane shear properties of wood
Journal: MATERIALES COMPUESTOS
ISSN 2531-0739 Vol. 1 No. 1 2017 pp. 105 - 109
Authors: Iraola Sáenz, Borja Iñaki; Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: An algorithm to model wood accounting for different tensile and compressive elastic and failure behaviors
Journal: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
ISSN 0141-0296 Vol. 117 2016 pp. 332–343
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Vargas Silva, Gustavo
degree scroll: Analysis of the validity of the three-point off-axis bending method
Journal: APPLIED MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
ISSN 0307-904X Vol. 39 No. 17 2015 pp. 5265 - 5277
Authors: Blanco del Prado, Carmen; Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Martín Meizoso, Antonio; et al.
degree scroll: Design-oriented failure model for wood accounting for different tensile and compressive behavior
Journal: MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
ISSN 0167-6636 Vol. 83 2015 pp. 103 - 109
Authors: Valle Tager, Gabriela M.; Hartig, Jens U.; Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; et al.
degree scroll: Selected mechanical properties of four Central American wood species
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
ISSN 0018-3768 Vol. 72 No. 5 2014 pp. 699 - 702
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Blanco del Prado, Carmen; Gebremedhin, Kifle G.; et al.
degree scroll: Assessment of phenomenological failure criteria for wood-
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
ISSN 0018-3768 Vol. 70 No. 6 2012 pp. 871 - 882
Authors: Blanco del Prado, Carmen; Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Gebremedhin, Kifle G.; et al.
degree scroll: Failure criteria for wood under multiaxial loading
Journal: ANALES DE LA MECANICA DE LA FRACTURA
ISSN 0213-3725 Vol. 28 2011 pp. 39 - 44
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Heiduschke, Andreas; Haller, Peer
degree scroll: Analytical assessment of the load-carrying capacity of axially loaded wooden reinforced tubes
Journal: Composite Structures
ISSN 0263-8223 Vol. 92 No. 12 2010 pp. 2955 - 2965
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scrollThomas Herzog: wood and sun
Magazine: MAS MADERA
ISSN 2695-4583 No. 14 2020 pp. 34 - 40
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: Andrew Waugh: 100% wood
Magazine: MAS MADERA
ISSN 2695-4583 Vol. 13 2019 pp. 34 - 40
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scrollEurocode 5: The future Eurocode 5 chapter on connections
Magazine: AITIM TECHNICAL INFORMATION NEWSLETTER
ISSN 0044-9261 No. 318 2019 pp. 4 - 9
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scrollAlison Brooks. Generous wood
Magazine: MAS MADERA
ISSN 2695-4583 Vol. 12 2018 pp. 32 - 37
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scrollThe fronton of Orkoien, part of the village
Magazine: NAVARRA FORESTAL
ISSN 1579-8771 No. 41 2017 pp. 22 - 24
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scrollHermann Kaufmann: The Timber System
Magazine: MAS MADERA
ISSN 0213-3741 No. 11 2017 pp. 36 - 41
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scrollAlvar Aalto. Human wood
Magazine: MAS MADERA
ISSN 0213-3741 No. 10 2016 pp. 28 - 33
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: Lightweight timber framing: from the Far West to Azoz
Magazine: NAVARRA FORESTAL
ISSN 1579-8771 No. 38 2016 pp. 36 - 38
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scrollSalburua. A viewpoint to nature
Magazine: NAVARRA FORESTAL
ISSN 1579-8771 No. 39 2016 pp. 30 - 32
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: Smiljan Radic: scented wood refuge
Magazine: MAS MADERA
ISSN 0213-3741 Vol. 9 2015 pp. 30 - 33
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scrollModular architecture. The future of construction is with wood
Magazine: NAVARRA FORESTAL
ISSN 1579-8771 No. 35 2014 pp. 30 - 32
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scrollRenzo Piano. The craftsman of technology
Magazine: MAS MADERA
ISSN 0213-3741 No. 8 2014 pp. 30 - 34
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: Use of wood: fast, efficient, modern: wooden houses in Sesma
Magazine: NAVARRA FORESTAL
ISSN 1579-8771 No. 34 2014 pp. 32 - 34
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: Japan, a world where wood is sacred
Magazine: NAVARRA FORESTAL
ISSN 1579-8771 No. 33 2013 pp. 34 - 36
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: Kengo Kuma: tradition and future
Magazine: MAS MADERA
ISSN 0213-3741 No. 7 2013 pp. 30 - 33
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: Not just fashion: the future
Magazine: NAVARRA FORESTAL
ISSN 1579-8771 No. 32 2013 pp. 32 - 34
Authors: Molinat Izu, Eduardo; Zabalza Yanguas, Isabel; Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: New proposals for the use of beechwood
Magazine: MAS MADERA
ISSN 0213-3741 Vol. 7 2013 pp. 22 - 29
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scrollSeven keys to timber construction
Magazine: SPEND IN
ISSN 1696-8158 Vol. 59 2013 pp. 106 - 109
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Zabalza Yanguas, Isabel
degree scroll: Casa Arias: with wood and without heating in Roncal
Magazine: NAVARRA FORESTAL
ISSN 1579-8771 No. 31 2012 pp. 34 - 37
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll Structuresof the trees
Magazine: NAVARRA FORESTAL
ISSN 1579-8771 No. 30 2012 pp. 36 - 38
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scrollPeter Bohlin: "stay hungry, stay foolish".
Magazine: MAS MADERA
ISSN 0213-3741 No. 6 2012 pp. 32 - 37
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel; Heiduschke, Andreas; Haller, Peer
degree scrollNew shapes for structural timber
Magazine: INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE CONSTRULINK
ISSN 1645-5576 Vol. 9 No. 28 2011 pp. 39 - 44
Authors: Cabrero Ballarín, José Manuel
degree scroll: Peter Zumthor: Wooden body
Magazine: MAS MADERA
ISSN 0213-3741 No. 5 2011 pp. 32 - 35
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Towards a reliable and efficient analysis of wood joints: material and interaction tests and numerical modelling (REACT). Ministry of Science and Innovation. PID2020-118569GB-C21. (01/09/2021 - 31/08/2025). Participating organisation(s): high schoolde Ciencias de la Construcción Eduardo Torroja (IETcc); University of Navarra.
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INNOCROSSLAM. Innovative Solutions for Cross Laminated Timber Structures. Ministry of Science and Innovation. ERA NET. PCI2019-103591. (01/03/2019 - 31/10/2022). Participating organisation(s): Technical University of Munich; Lund University; Technische Universitaet Wien; ZAG. Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute
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developmentof models for the estimation of the brittle capacity of mechanical joints. workdeveloped for the future Eurocode 5 (currently under development draft).
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COST-CA20139. Holistic Design of Taller Timber Buildings(12/10/2021 - 11/10/2025) Scope: European Union.
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networkfor the industrialisation and digitalisation of the timber construction industry (RIDICM). CYTED (01/01/2021-31/12/2024) Scope: Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.
PhD dissertations
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Yurrita Lozano, Miguel. Analytical methods for the designof timber structural joints loaded in the direction of the grain with subjectdowel elements. Directors: Cabrero, José Manuel; Goñi Lasheras, Rufino.
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González Serna, Pablo . designde forjados de CLT con perforaciones. Directors: Cabrero, José Manuel; Arteaga, Ignacio.
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Basterrechea Arévalo, Mar. New methodologies for the direct and automatic characterisation of 2D beam-pillar joints. Directors: Cabrero, José Manuel; Bayo, Eduardo.
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Moreno Zapata, Ezequiel.employmentde herramientas de machine-learning para el designstructural. Editors: Cabrero, José Manuel; Ramos-Ruiz, Germán
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Iraola, Borja Iñaki. "Simulación del comportamiento mecánico de la madera en uniones estructurales y su aplicación mediante modelos tridimensionales de elementos finitos" (Simulation of the mechanical behaviour of wood in structural joints and its application using three-dimensional finite element models). Cabrero Ballarín, J.M. and Gil Rodriguez, B.thesis doctoral. University of Navarra, 2016.