Abstract
The paper presents the detailed test setup and results of a test series on bolted single steel angles in compression with varying end support conditions and slenderness ratios. For all tests FEM-calculations were done, which are also presented. In total 27 specimens with one-bolt and two-bolt connections with and without preload are tested. Three different boundary conditions on both ends are investigated: Boundary condition 1 (BC1) is a clamped support. BC2 is a knife edge support that allows only for rotations about the axis parallel to the connected leg. BC3 is a fully hinged support. In addition to the results of the member tests, imperfection measurements and results of material tests are presented in order to carry out the FEM-calculations and to allow for comparison with current design standards.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 301-315 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Constructional Steel Research |
Volume | 155 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2019 |
Keywords
- Bolted connections
- Laboratory tests
- Member buckling strength
- Steel angle members
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Metals and Alloys
- Building and Construction
- Civil and Structural Engineering
Fields of Expertise
- Sustainable Systems