High strength steel tubular X-joints—an experimental insight under axial compression

M. Pandey, B. Young

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Abstract

The paper describes a test program on cold-formed high strength steel tubular X-joints. The nominal yield strength of the tubular material was 960 MPa. The fabricated joints include the braces and chord made up of rectangular and square hollow sections. The gas metal arc welding process was used for the welds. A total of 15 X-joints was tested under axial compression through the braces without any preload in chord. The ratio of brace to chord width (β) ranged from 0.34 to 1, brace to chord thickness (τ) from 0.53 to 1.26, and the chord width to thickness (2γ) from 25.33 to 38.66. The resistances and deformations of the tubular X-joints were carefully examined. The test results were compared with strength and deformation criteria in Eurocode and CIDECT. The applicability of these design guidelines for high strength steel tubular X-joints with nominal yield strength of 960 MPa was assessed.

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
Pages223-230
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780815381341
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 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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