Abstract
Laboratory tests on bolted steel angles in compression with varying end support conditions. 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: (i) a clamped support, (ii) a knife edge support that allows only for rotations about the axis parallel to the connected leg and (iii) 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 | German |
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| Pages (from-to) | 447-459 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Stahlbau |
| Volume | 88 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2019 |
Keywords
- bolted connection
- laboratory test
- member buckling strength
- steel angle member
- steel buildings
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals and Alloys
- Building and Construction
- Civil and Structural Engineering
Fields of Expertise
- Sustainable Systems