Abstract: This paper describes two series of tests performed on slender I-sections fabricated from high-strength steel plates by welding. Eight tests were conducted on each series. The objectives of the test program were: (1) to ...

Abstract: This paper describes a test program on welded stainless steel X- and K-joints fabricated from circular hollow section (CHS) brace members and chords. The X-joints were tested in compression and tension using three different ...