Investigation of Shear Behavior in High-Strength Bolt Connectors for Steel–Concrete Composite Beams
2024

Shear Behavior of High-Strength Bolt Connectors in Composite Beams

Sample size: 9 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Li Wei, Wang Jie, Xing Xiaobo, Liu Huining, Di Jin, Sun Xianchao, Li Leibo, Li Hongwei, Qin Fengjiang

Primary Institution: Chongqing University

Hypothesis

What factors influence the shear behavior of high-strength bolt connectors in steel-concrete composite beams?

Conclusion

The study found that the ultimate bearing capacity of high-strength bolt connectors is influenced by interface friction, bolt diameter, and strength, while preload has a negligible effect on ultimate slip displacement.

Supporting Evidence

  • High-strength bolt connectors provide superior bonding strength and ease of installation compared to traditional connectors.
  • The ultimate bearing capacity is influenced by interfacial friction and bolt shear capacity.
  • Preload has a significant impact on the initial slip load but not on the ultimate bearing capacity.
  • Finite element analysis was used to assess the impact of various parameters on shear behavior.

Takeaway

This study looked at how strong bolts hold together steel and concrete beams. It found that the way the bolts are set up and how strong they are matters a lot for how well they work.

Methodology

Static push-out tests were performed on nine specimens to examine their shear behavior, and a finite element method was used for parametric analysis.

Limitations

The study did not address the effects of varying environmental conditions on the performance of high-strength bolt connectors.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/ma17246168

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