Abstract
Abstract This paper describes an experimental investigation into the strength parameters of bolted beam-to-column connections. Fifteen specimens of beam-column connections were tested with 16 mm, 20 mm and 24 mm diameter bolts and 12 mm, 16 mm and 20 mm endplates for a constant beam and a constant column cross section using both pulsating and gradually increasing ‘static’ loads. Test connections were designed to the Australian specifications. All connections, except one, met the strength requirements by transferring the nominal plastic moment of the beam across the connection. According to the design criteria, the bending of the endplate was the predicted mode of failure, but experiments revealed different phenomena. Specimens failed generally with the yielding of column flanges/web and welds around the beam tension flange. High factors of safety were obtained for specimens tested with thin endplates.
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