Lap Splice Steel Connections with Stainless Steel Nails
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 129, Issue 9
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 then, new stainless steel powder actuated fasteners (or “nails”) have been developed. This paper thereby presents the outcome of subsequent experimental research on stainless steel nailed lap splice connections. A total of 21 nailed connections, between pairs of tubes and pairs of plates, were tested under static loading and results confirm that current design guidelines are applicable for connections made with stainless steel nails. Furthermore, a total of 16 fatigue tests were conducted and the prior fatigue curves recommended for nailed connections have been modified to accommodate the current experimental data on stainless steel nailed connections. More research is required to develop design guidelines for connections where fatigue bending stresses are present. The benefits of the nailing technique are appreciated in the steel industry, and design guidance is now sufficient to advocate stainless steel powder actuated fasteners as structural connectors.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 129 • Issue 9 • September 2003
Pages: 1250 - 1258
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Copyright © 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jan 23, 2002
Accepted: Dec 6, 2002
Published online: Aug 15, 2003
Published in print: Sep 2003
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