Basic behaviour of round press-joints used in an ultra long-spanning hybrid steel deck

Mathias Glasle, Russell Q. Bridge

    Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference PaperConference Paper

    Abstract

    ![CDATA[The results of an experimental investigation into the connector behaviour of an innovative, ultra long-spanning, hybrid steel deck are presented. The deck serves as a combined formwork and reinforcement system that can span up to 8 metres without propping while supporting wet concrete. Round press-joints (in particular TOX) are used to establish the mechanical connections between the main components, which produce a cellular section. An extensive series of small-scale tests on the performance of the connectors has been undertaken to determine their maximum load capacities, as well as their load-slip and load-separation behaviour. Numerous material combinations were tested in a specially designed loading frame, which allows the load to be applied at any loading angle. The results give a good understanding of the behaviour of these complex connections and establish an interactive relationship in combined shear and tension.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProgress in Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Proceedings of the 19th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Christchurch, New Zealand, 29 November - 1 December, 2006
    PublisherTaylor & Francis
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Print)9780415426923
    Publication statusPublished - 2006
    EventAustralasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials -
    Duration: 11 Dec 2012 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceAustralasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials
    Period11/12/12 → …

    Keywords

    • steel, structural
    • fasteners
    • joints (engineering)
    • shear (mechanics)
    • strains and stresses
    • decks (architecture, domestic)

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