Compression Behavior of Thin Gusset Plates
Abstract
The use of cold-formed steel members for truss applications is gaining widespread acceptance in the United States. However, there is little technical information regarding the behavior and design of thin gusset plates in compression. Thus, a study has been initiated at the University of Missouri-Rolla aimed at investigating the behavior of thin gusset plates in compression. Key parameters that were considered in the experimental study were the thickness of the gusset plate sheet steel which ranges from 0.058 inches (1.47 mm) to 0.103 inches (2.62 mm); width and length of the gusset plates, fastener location, and fastener pattern.
Recommended Citation
D. G. Lutz and R. A. LaBoube, "Compression Behavior of Thin Gusset Plates," Seventeenth International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures: Recent Research and Developments in Cold-Formed Steel Design and Construction, pp. 801 - 817, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Dec 2005.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
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Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
21 Dec 2005
