Strengthening T-Joints of Rectangular Hollow Steel Sections Using Through-Wall Bolts and Externally Bonded FRP Plates

Strengthening T-Joints of Rectangular Hollow Steel Sections Using Through-Wall Bolts and Externally Bonded FRP Plates

T-joints are common in beam-column connections of steel frames, vierendeel girders and at mid-span of N-trusses. Strengthening the members of these structures increases the demand on the joints, which may require joint strengthening. This thesis examines different strengthening techniques of T-joint...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Aguilera, JOSE Jr
Other Authors: Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.). Theses (Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.))
Language:en
en
Published: 2012
Subjects:
T-Joint
Bolt
FRP
RHS
Crippling
Brace
Chord
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7542

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