Abstract: In the recent design of a major tubular roof structure involving parabolic hollow structural section (HSS) arches, a cranked‐chord K‐type connection near the support points was identified for further evaluation by laboratory ...

Abstract: The web crippling strength of manufactured, steel, rectangular hollow section tube side walls, or webs, under transverse compressive loads, is examined through experimental research on isolated, equal‐width, cross joints, ...

Abstract: Further web crippling tests on rectangular hollow section members have been recently undertaken, with compressive loads transverse to the chord axis applied by full-width, welded branch members. These test data have covered ...

Abstract: A novel method of reinforcement for welded-truss connections between hollow structural sections (HSS), in which the chord member is filled with concrete, is described. The behavior of concrete-filled T-, X-, and gapped ...

Abstract: An experimental research program on nailed steel tubular connections is described. The “nailing” of one tube to another coaxial tube within it is achieved by a powder-actuated tool and very high strength driven pins (or ...

Abstract: Previous research on nailed steel tubular lap splice connections has resulted in the development of design guidelines for shear, bearing, and net section fracture failure modes, for both static and fatigue loading. Since ...

Abstract: The yield line analysis method is used to develop an expression for predicting yield strengths of joints in welded Warren‐type hollow structural section trusses with round end‐cropped webs and rectangular chords. Yield ...

Abstract: Laboratory‐based investigations were conducted to assess the performance of and evaluate the design of weldments around the perimeter of rectangular hollow‐section (RHS) web members at their connection to the chord member ...

Abstract: Recent International Institute of Welding/Eurocode 3 (IIW/EC3) recommendations for welding rectangular hollow‐section (RHS) truss connections are shown to be too simplistic since they do not consider the special aspects ...