Abstract
This paper investigates the performance of bonded sleeve connection for joining GFRP beams and columns. GFRP tubular sections were used due to their improved torsional rigidity, improved weak axis strength and stiffness over open sections. Bonded sleeve connection utilizes a sleeve connector made by welding a steel tube to a steel endplate. The steel tube is then inserted and adhesively bonded to GFRP beam using high strength epoxy-adhesive and the endplate is connected to GFRP column through high tensile steel go-through bolts. Total of four beam-to-column specimens with different bond length and number of bolts were tested under static loading scenario until failure. The mechanical performance (both initial rotational stiffness and ultimate moment capacity) of the connection system as well as the failure modes were evaluated through the tests. It was found that all specimens can be well classified as semi-rigid connections based on their initial stiffness according to Eurocode 3.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Mechanics of Structures and Materials |
| Subtitle of host publication | Advancements and Challenges - Proceedings of the 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM24 2016 |
| Editors | Hong Hao, Chunwei Zhang |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Pages | 1707-1712 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781138029934 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
| Event | Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials 2016 - Perth, Australia Duration: 6 Dec 2016 → 9 Dec 2016 Conference number: 24th |
Conference
| Conference | Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials 2016 |
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| Abbreviated title | ACMSM 2016 |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Perth |
| Period | 6/12/16 → 9/12/16 |