Through-plate joints to elliptical and circular hollow sections

S. Willibald, J. A. Packer, A. P. Voth, X. Zhao

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Abstract

It is commonly known that branch plate joints to hollow structural section members possess relatively low design resistances as the branch plate connects to the highly flexible hollow section face. To enhance the performance of branch plate joints to hollow section members, the hollow section can be slotted and the plate passed through the hollow section, thereby allowing the plate to connect to two sides of the member. Recently, an experimental study of 12 branch and through plate joints to circular (CHS) and elliptical hollow sections (EHS) has been carried out.The tested joints varied in the orientation of the plate aswell as the orientation of the elliptical hollow section. By testing both branch and through plate joints of each variation, the additional gain in strength due to the through plate could be quantified.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTubular Structures XI - Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium and IIW International Conference on Tubular Structures
Pages221-228
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Symposium and IIW International Conference on Tubular Structures - Quebec City, QC, Canada
Duration: 31 Aug 20062 Sept 2006

Publication series

NameTubular Structures XI - Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium and IIW International Conference on Tubular Structures

Conference

Conference11th International Symposium and IIW International Conference on Tubular Structures
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityQuebec City, QC
Period31/08/062/09/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction

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