Simplified method for design of stiffened and unstiffened structural tee hangers

Structural tee hangers are a popular tension connection, yet current design procedures are cumbersome, and excessively conservative. Also, no provisions are made for the additional strength gain due to stiffeners. Past research has shown that the design of these connections is controlled by either plate yielding or bolt rupture. This study presents a simplified method for determining the ultimate strength of structural tee hanger connections. Yield line analysis is used for the determination of the yield capacity of the connection based on plate strength. A simplified version of the Kennedy method is used for calculating connection capacity based on bolt strength with prying action. The simplified design procedure is verified with comparison to results of 15 connection tests. Design recommendations are made and examples presented.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Department dc:contributor.department

Civil Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

1996

Author dc:creator

• Otegui, Michael A.

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Dc Identifier Other

etd-10022008-063105

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/44971