Abstract
This paper presents the results of a finite element investigation 1,2,3 on the structural performance of cold-formed steel bolted connections. A parametric study on various connection configurations was performed to relate the bearing resistances of cold-formed steel bolted connections with steel strengths and thicknesses, and bolt diameters. A semi-empirical design rule for bearing resistances of bolted connections based on finite element results is proposed in which the bearing resistances are directly related with the design yield strength, and the design tensile strength of steel strips, steel thickness, and also with bolt diameters, Design expressions for resistance contributions due to both bearing and friction actions are given after calibration against finite element results.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures: Recent Research and Developments in Cold-Formed Steel Design and Construction |
| Pages | 593-605 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2000 |
| Event | Fifteenth International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures: Recent Research and Developments in Cold-Formed Steel Design and Construction - St. louis, MO, United States Duration: 19 Oct 2000 → 20 Oct 2000 |
Conference
| Conference | Fifteenth International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures: Recent Research and Developments in Cold-Formed Steel Design and Construction |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | St. louis, MO |
| Period | 19/10/00 → 20/10/00 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering