ANALYSIS OF BOLTED CONNECTIONS SUBJECT TO PRYING

High-strength bolted connections in steel structures in which the bolts are loaded in tension are studied. On the basis of the theory previously developed by the writer, the influence of the different variables affecting the magnitude of the prying forces in the connection has been examined. In the investitation a large number of connections have been analyzed on computer, and as a result of this analysis a diagram for direct use in the design has been established. The application of the design diagram in the analysis of connections is illustrated in examples covering the three basic cases of the theory. A comparison between the diagram resulting from the present investigation and those obatined on the basis of the formulas given in the current (7th ed.) AISC Manual of Steel Construction is included. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Agerskov, H
• Publication Date: 1977-11

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 2145-63
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Structural Division
  • Volume: 103
  • Issue Number: ST11
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bolts; Computer programs; Joints (Engineering); Specifications; Steel structures; Strength of materials; Structural design; Tension
• Old TRIS Terms: Joint; Prying action
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00168429
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 13352 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1978 12:00AM