Influence of Bolt Threads on the Net Section Tensile Rupture Strength of Single-Bolt Connections in Pultruded Structures
Publication: Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 28, Issue 4
Abstract
In this article, we examine the influence of bolt threads on the tensile rupture strength of the net section corresponding to single-bolt double-lap connections in pultruded materials made of dicyclopentadiene-based unsaturated polyester resin reinforced with E-glass fibers in the forms of roving, continuous-strand mats and triaxial fabrics that incorporate chopped strand mats and plies oriented in the , , and directions with respect to the longitudinal direction (i.e., roving direction). Thirty-six single-bolt double-lap connection tests were carried out on plates in which the bolt-hole diameter to plate width ratios were 0.5, 0.6, and 0.75. All these connection tests incorporated finger-tight A307 zinc-coated bolts fully threaded in one case and partially threaded in another case. The results from these experiments revealed that bolt threads in contact with the bolt-hole surface influence the tensile resistance of the net section. This influence is evident as the bolt-hole diameter to plate width ratio decreases. Analysis of our findings highlights a notable discrepancy: current design guidelines in both the United States and Europe can considerably underestimate the net section tensile rupture strength of single-bolt connections made from pultruded materials with an offaxis reinforcement scheme. Recommended design guidelines that can be adopted by practicing engineers are proposed.
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Acknowledgments
The authors would like to extend their gratitude to Dustin Troutman of Creative Pultrusions, Alum Bank, Pennsylvania, for providing the test materials. The views expressed herein are solely those of the authors and do not in anyway reflect those of Creative Pultrusions or any other entity.
Notation
The following symbols are used in this paper:
- anisotropic–isotropic correlation coefficient;
- anisotropic–isotropic correlation coefficient determined using material tensile strength determined according to ASTM D638 standard test method;
- anisotropic–isotropic correlation coefficient determined using material tensile strength determined according to ASTM D3039 standard test method;
- bolt diameter;
- bolt-hole diameter;
- end distance of the bolt hole;
- pultruded material tensile strength;
- pultruded material tensile strength determined according to ASTM D638 standard;
- pultruded material tensile strength determined according to ASTM D3039 standard;
- stress concentration factor based on net cross-sectional area;
- stress concentration computed from Eq. (2) after replacing with ;
- stress concentration computed from Eq. (2);
- experimentally attained connection tensile strength;
- computed connection strength by means of Eqs. (1) and (2) using and ;
- computed connection strength by means of Eqs. (1) and (2) using and ;
- plate width;
- geometric parameter defined in Eq. (4); and
- parameter defined in Eq. (6).
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Received: Sep 1, 2023
Accepted: Feb 3, 2024
Published online: Apr 22, 2024
Published in print: Aug 1, 2024
Discussion open until: Sep 22, 2024
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