Abstract: Stress concentration factors (SCFs) in a T and a K-T tubular joint have been determined using the finite element method (FEM). The SCFs are determined for basic load cases (axial load or ...

Abstract: Bolted flange-plate connections represent a practical and inexpensive solution for splicing axially loaded steel members. Research on bolted hollow section splices has hitherto been mainly focused on flange-plate connections ...

Abstract: Since the Northridge and Kobe earthquakes in the 1990s, with their numerous brittle fractures of steel members and welded connections, there is much more awareness of material notch toughness for all applications where ...