Abstract / Description of output
The paper describes an investigation into the use of mechanical clinching in cold-formed steel trusses. A series of full-scale tests on trusses with varying configurations of chord and internal members was undertaken. In addition a series of small-scale tests was carried out on samples replicating the nodal connections between the chord and the tie elements of the truss. The results of the small-scale tests are compared with the behaviour of the trusses. The number of clinches has a marked influence on the strength, deformation and failure mode of the trusses.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 921-931 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Construction and Building Materials |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2008 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Connections
- Steel
- Structures
- Testing
- Trusses