Abstract

AbstractCold regions with subzero temperatures (−20°C to −45°C) have important impacts on the mechanical properties of structural steel used in lattice steel towers of overhead transmission line systems. The results from regular material tests are not appropriate for the accurate analysis of joint strength in cold weather conditions. This paper presents the tensile test results of 18 coupons of steel material and eight groups (18 specimens per group) of bolted joints with Q345 and Q420 steel under temperatures of 20°C, −20°C, and −45°C. The results show that the yield‐to‐ultimate strength ratio of the joints under low temperature conditions is beyond the range of 0.60 to 0.75 for Q420 structural steel. Suggestions are made on how to improve the accuracy of joint design for both the partial resistance factor and the design value of joint yield strength in cold regions.

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