Bending and shear response of bonded steel sections

Lance T. Chikore, Morgan Dundu

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Abstract

Crane beams are generally formed by welding a channel on the top flange of an I-section. This not only increases the capacity of the compound section to bending about the major axis but also increases its capacity to bending about the weaker axis. Another possible way of connecting the channel to the I-section to form an integral compound crane beam section is through the use of an epoxy glue. Adhesive bonding has several advantages compared to welding and bolting, and these include a reduction in stress concentration, negligible increase in weight and no residual stresses. However, adequate bonding techniques are needed if this method is to be applied more widely. This paper explores the possibilities of using an adhesive as connector instead of welding. Two series of compound cross-sections were tested, and the results were compared to the plastic capacity of the compound section.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Engineering Materials, Structures and Systems
Subtitle of host publicationInnovations, Mechanics and Applications - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 2019
EditorsAlphose Zingoni
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages1230-1234
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781138386969
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event7th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 2019 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 2 Sept 20194 Sept 2019

Publication series

NameAdvances in Engineering Materials, Structures and Systems: Innovations, Mechanics and Applications - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 2019

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 2019
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period2/09/194/09/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Computational Mechanics

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