Bearing Capacity and Failure Mode of a Light-Steel Tubular K-joint Connected by a Novel U-shape Connector

This study aims to investigate the ultimate bearing capacity of a novel tubular K-joint used for light-steel structures consisting of thin-walled square hollow section members, a U-shape connector and self-drilling screws, and the effect of three patterns of stamping indentation fabricated on the U-...

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Main Authors: Xiaoping Wang, Xun Yuan, Hui Zeng, Tao Li, Yang Liang, Xiaoming Gao, Yinquan Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/18/8587