Behavior of Screw Connections in Residential Construction
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 128, Issue 1
Abstract
Self-drilling screws are the primary means of fastening cold-formed steel members in residential construction. Because the fabrication of connections is the most labor intensive aspect of the construction process, a better understanding of the behavior of screw connections could lead to more optimum connection design. Therefore studies have been performed at the University of Missouri-Rolla aimed at developing a better understanding of the behavior of single-shear connections using self-drilling screws in cold-formed steel construction. The study’s focus was on design parameters typically employed in residential construction. Fastener patterns, screw spacing, stripped screws, and the number of screws in a connection was varied to determine their influence on connection strength. A design equation was established.
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Sokol, M. A., LaBoube, R. A., and Yu, W. W. (1998). “Determination of the tensile and shear strengths of screws and the effect of screw patterns on cold-formed steel connections,” First Summary Report, Civil Engineering Study 98-3, Cold-Formed Steel Series, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, Mo.
Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members. (1996). American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, D.C.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 128 • Issue 1 • January 2002
Pages: 115 - 118
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Copyright © 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jul 12, 2000
Accepted: Feb 16, 2001
Published online: Jan 1, 2002
Published in print: Jan 2002
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