Evaluation of Tensile and Bearing Capacities of Cold-Formed Steel Connections Attached with Pneumatically Driven Pins
Abstract
A experimental study was conducted to examine the shear and tensile strength of pneumatically driven pin connections used in cold-formed steel construction. This study included the key parameters that influence the connection strength: steel thickness (16-, 18- and 20-gauge steel), sheathing thickness (1/2 in. (152-mm) Unipan and 1/2 in. (152-mm) Dens-Glass Gold). The shear design values given in the AISI design specifications for screw connections are compared with those obtained from a series of lap shear tests and a good agreement is obtained. Initial analysis of the AISI design equation for tensile failure due to pull-over yielded poor results when compared to the withdrawal test values. Upon further analysis it was determined the connection failed in punch shear mode and the results compared well with the ACI punch shear analysis. The equations developed in this study can be used to predict the strength of pneumatically driven pin connections in cold-formed steel construction.
Recommended Citation
W. Suaris and S. W. Baur, "Evaluation of Tensile and Bearing Capacities of Cold-Formed Steel Connections Attached with Pneumatically Driven Pins," Proceedings of Architectural Engineering 2003, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Jan 2003.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1061/40699(2003)42
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Architectural Engineering; Bearing Capacity; Cold-Formed Steel; Connections; Construction industry
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2003
