Masters Theses
Abstract
"An experimental investigation was conducted to study the behavior of and to develop a design methodology for the compressive strength of thin steel gusset plates. The study examined two different analytical models that were proposed by others but had not been verified by test data. The one-dimensional column buckling equations were the basis for the first model. The second model was based on the two-dimensional plate buckling equations.
A testing program was developed for the study and three variables were explored in order to study their effects on the compressive strength of the gusset plates. These variables were the plate thickness, plate width, and fastener pattern. A limited number of tests were performed to determine if any strength gain could be realized in gusset plates with edge stiffeners.
As a result of the investigation, modifications were made to the strength models as proposed in the literature. Both the column buckling and plate buckling approaches were found to be acceptable design methods. However, use of the plate buckling model was recommended for calculating gusset plate strength.
A gain in compressive strength was observed when edge stiffeners were added to the plates. Neither model recognized this increase in capacity"-- Abstract, p. iii
Advisor(s)
LaBoube, Roger A.
Committee Member(s)
Ya, Wei-Wen
Carroll, Douglas R.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
Spring 2004
Pagination
viii, 58 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 57)
Rights
© 2004 Daniel George Lutz, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Plates, Iron and steel -- Compression testing
Plates (Engineering) -- Testing
Thesis Number
T 8494
Print OCLC #
56566042
Recommended Citation
Lutz, Daniel George, "Behavior of thin steel gusset plates in compression" (2004). Masters Theses. 2507.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2507
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