K-joints of double-chord square hollow sections

Robert M. Korol, Magdi A. Chidiac
1980 Canadian journal of civil engineering (Print)  
2.1 Parameters Considered 13 1. Connection Types 13 2. Eccentricity Effect 15 3. Slope of the Web Members 17 4. Chord Preloading 20 2.2 Labelling System 21 2.3 Specimen Details 21 2.4 Material Properties 30 2.5 Testing Arrangements 34 2.6 Loading Procedure for Web Members 36 2.7 Hydraulic Jack 38 2. Load Cells 38 2.9 Fastening Device for Tension Loading 39 2.10 Measuring Devices 39 2.11 Test Procedure 42 CHAPTER ANALYSIS OF THE EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS FOR THE STANDARD JOINT 48 3.1 Test Results for
more » ... Group 48 vii TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 3.2 Test Results for Group 2 53 3. Test Results for Group 3 60 3.4 Effect of Eccentricity, Preloading and Slope Angle 65 3.5 Strain Distribution in the Vicinity of the Joint 68 CHAPTER EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS OF THE CHANNEL, BOLTED AND BACK-TO-BACK JOINTS 73 4.1 The Channel Type 73 4.2 Bolted ~ype Joints 82 4.3 The Back-to-Back Joints 89 CHAPTER DISCUSSION AND COMPARISON OF EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS 100 5.1 Capacity and Stiffness of Joints 100 5.2 Discussion 103 5.3 Cost Estimate for Specimen Fabrication 107 5.4 Comparison Between Single and Double Chord K-Type Joint 109 CHAPTER DOUBLE CHORD T-JOINT CONNECTIONS 117 6.1 Vierendeel Trusses of HSS 117 6.2 Types of Single Chord T-Joint Composed of HSS 119 c rv in mm> '-.]
doi:10.1139/l80-060 fatcat:w3xcr7a6xva2flq7bniobewac4