Failure Analysis of High Strength Galvanized Bolts Used in Steel Towers

This paper analyses the failure of three bolts used in the structural connections of a number of steel towers located in northern Europe. The analysis comprises optical and scanning electron microscopy, microstructural and hardness analysis, mechanical testing and structural integrity assessments. T...

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Main Authors: Jose Alberto Álvarez, Roberto Lacalle, Borja Arroyo, Sergio Cicero, Federico Gutiérrez-Solana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Metals
Subjects:
FAD
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/6/7/163