Experimental evaluation of moment-rotation response of an innovative modular beam-to-fabricated column connection

S. N. Sadeghi, A. Heidarpour, Xiao Lin Zhao, R. Al-Mahaidi

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Abstract

Fabricated columns are reliable choices for the growing demand for higher-capacity columns. Of the fabricated columns available at present, Hybrid-Fabricated Columns (HFCs) are a game changer. Although an innovative generation of these columns consisting of plates welded to corner tubes has been developed and investigated at Monash University, the connection to these columns still needs to be investigated. In this paper, the results of monotonic tests performed on a generation of connections developed for use with HFCs and I-beams are presented. The column corner tubes are made of mild and ultra-high strength steel materials and the tests were conducted to investigate the effect of their material properties on the connection’s performance. The moment-rotation curves of the tests demonstrated that this connection shows high moment capacity, ductility, and rotation. In comparison, the connection has more capacity, ductility, and stiffness when used with Ultra-High Strength Steel (UHSS) corner tubes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTubular Structures XVI - Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, ISTS 2017
EditorsAmin Heidarpour, Xiao-Ling Zhao
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages193-200
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780815381341
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, ISTS 2017 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 4 Dec 20176 Dec 2017

Publication series

NameTubular Structures XVI - Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, ISTS 2017

Conference

Conference16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, ISTS 2017
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period4/12/176/12/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction

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