Abstract
The tube-gusset plate K-joints are commonly used in combo towers. The finite element models for tube-gusset plate K-joints were constructed, and their ultimate strength was analyzed with the finite element method. The study is aimed at the effect of the gusset plate length, steel angle thickness, and steel angle edge width on the ultimate strength of tube-angle combo tower K-joints. The results show that in a certain range, the ultimate strength remained almost unchanged with an increase in the gusset plate length and exhibited its growth with the steel angle thickness. The steel angle edge width had a slight effect on the ultimate strength. This research together with experimental results provided a basis for the design of tube-angle combo tower joints.
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