Investigation of the shear lag coefficient for welded tension members

Shear lag is a non-uniform distribution of stress resulting when all cross sectional elements are not directly connected. This phenomenon renders the cross section only partially effective in resisting tensile loads. In this investigation, both experimental and analytical studies were conducted to ascertain the shear lag coefficients to be used in design of welded tension members by the AISC Specifications [1989]. Four types of specimens (angles, plates, channels, and tees), were tested, each with three weld configurations (longitudinal welds only, transverse welds only, and a combination of both transverse and longitudinal welds). The specimens were statically loaded in tension to failure. Experimental shear lag coefficients are presented and compared to theoretical values.

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

1989

Author dc:creator

• Gonzalez, Lisa

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Easterling, William Samuel

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Murray, Thomas M.
• Holzer, Siegfried M.

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-11212012-040308

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/45973