Abstract(s) :
(Anglais) Finding new efficient connectors or improving existing ones are important issues in timber construction. This research investigates an innovative large-diameter dowel-type connection by using a finite elements model calibrated with experimental results. This connection is made of a large diameter single dowel reinforced with a steel plate glued on a rubber layer. The steel plate shape, thickness and dimensions, the rubber stiffness, the steel mechanical properties,… are parameters that may influence the critical load of the plate. The joint load-bearing capacity is also highly depending on the load direction to the grain. Those parameters are investigated using FE modeling and discussed in order to propose design recommendations.