Masters Theses
Abstract
"The design of arc spot weld connections is currently limited by the lack of understanding of the actual behavior of the welded connection when subject to combined shear and tension forces. An experimental investigation was conducted at the University of Missouri - Rolla to study the behavior and to develop design recommendations for the relationship (interaction) of the tension and shear forces on arc spot weld connections. The study utilized existing tension and shear equations from the 2001 AISI North American Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members with supplement 2004. A testing program was developed for the study and six variables were explored in order to understand their effects on the strength of the spot weld connections. These variables were the sheet thickness, yield strength, tensile strength and ductility of the sheet, diameter of the weld, and the variation of shear and tension forces. As a result of the investigation, new design recommendations were developed for the use of arc spot weld connections that predict the strength of a weld connection subjected to combined shear and tension forces"--Abstract, page iii.
Advisor(s)
LaBoube, Roger A.
Committee Member(s)
Yu, Wei-wen, 1924-
Carroll, Douglas R.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Sponsor(s)
American Iron and Steel Institute
Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
Fall 2006
Pagination
viii, 51 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 50)
Rights
© 2006 Laura Kathleen Stirnemann, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Electric weldingSteel -- Cold workingStrains and stresses
Thesis Number
T 9110
Print OCLC #
124143924
Recommended Citation
Stirnemann, Laura K., "Behavior of arc spot weld connections subjected to combined shear and tension forces" (2006). Masters Theses. 5900.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5900
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