Investigation of Single Bolted Connections of Thin Wall U Steel Profiles with Eccentric Behaviour

Abstract

There is no Turkish standard for bolted connections of thin walled steel elements. In the calculations made according to Eurocode and AISI standards, there are different approaches and behaviours for the same sample. The eccentric effect was ignored in the experimental studies obtained in the literature review and only the behaviour under axial stress was examined. In practice, however, it is not possible to avoid eccentric behaviour arising from the profile structure. The eccentric behaviour created by applying the pulling force applied from the centre of gravity of thin walled U profiles placed on back to back is compared with the strengths obtained from the equations given in the relevant standards under various sheet metal thicknesses (t=1,5mm, 2mm, 2,5mm) and various bolt diameters. (Ø=8mm, 10mm, 12mm)

Keywords

• Thin walled steel
• Bolted connections Eurocode AISI Eccentric
• Bolted connections
• Eurocode
• AISI
• Eccentric