Expansion joints in wood buildings

[NRHudson]

I am working on a new 3 story wood building on footings. The building is 400’ long. There is no masonry or long runs of steel beams. The roof is pre-engineered wood trusses and the floors are TJI.

The issue is if a building expansion joint is recommended. A joint would definitely be supplied with a steel or masonry building. Has anyone had experience with a wood building of this side with or without an expansion joint? Are there any publications addressing expansion joints in wood structures?

 

[SperlingPE]

Your wood will be shrinking not expanding.
Use of good construction techniques and having adequate shear walls is important.