Abstract: The ultimate strength is derived for a composite beam comprising a ribbed slab and steel section with a large rectangular web opening. Shearing force is assumed to be carried in both the steel section and the slab at the ...

Abstract: This paper deals with the behavior and design of welded joints to the tension chord of triangular trusses, with two Warren‐type web planes and a single tension chord, made of rectangular tubes (hollow structural sections ...

Abstract: Tests of clip angle connections are described in which a constant beam shear exists while reversed cyclic loading along the axis of the beam is applied. The connections retain their ductility and exhibit considerable reserve ...

Abstract: Nine full‐scale tests are described in which composite beams containing web holes are studied in an attempt to understand the mechanisjns by means of which the slab participates in carrying vertical shearing force. In ...

Abstract: The load‐carrying mechanism in concrete slabs of composite beams at web holes is studied. Using a truss analogy, the shear studs in the hole region are considered as vertical tension‐carrying members, and inclined struts ...

Abstract: Ductile coupled flexural walls are the primary seismic load resisting systems of many structures. The coupling beams of these structures must exhibit excellent ductility and energy‐absorption ability. To achieve better ...