Abstract
A pre-cracked square hollow section K-joint was tested under static loads up to failure. It is found that the load–displacement curves are in good agreement with the finite element results. Ductile tearing was observed to initiate from the crack front parallel to the chord side wall where fracture toughness is smaller. Using plastic collapse load obtained via twice elastic compliance technique and fracture toughness obtained from crack tip opening displacement, the two fracture parameters K r and L r are plotted on the standard failure assessment diagram. It shows a conservative assessment for the cracked K-joint subjected to brace end axial loads.
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