Study on The Statical Characteristics of H Beam-to-SHS Column Connections Using Paddlebolts

-partl Effect of Reinforcement of Bolted Part-

Abstract

The behavior of WF beam-to-SHS column connections using special shaped high strength bolts called Paddle Bolts was investigated experimentally, using full-scale specimens. From the results of this test the static behavior of this type beam-to-column connections was made clear and this type of connections can be used practically both as semi-rigid and rigid connections depending on the reinforcement at the skin plate of SHS column.