Friction-type bolted connections with A588 weathering steel
Abstract
One hundred twenty-six slip tests were conducted on friction type bolted connections fabricated from A588 weathering steel. The tests were conducted mainly on specimens with mill scale or blasted surfaces which were exposed to the atmosphere for periods up to one year. The test results indicate that A588 mill scale surface has a 33 percent lower slip resistance than those reported for other steels. Suggested revisions to the bridge specifications based on this behavior are presented.
- Publication:
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Texas Univ., Austin Report
- Pub Date:
- December 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981uta..rept.....Y
- Keywords:
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- Bolts;
- Connectors;
- Sliding Friction;
- Bridges (Structures);
- Cleaning;
- Coefficient Of Friction;
- Corrosion Resistance;
- Creep Properties;
- Exposure;
- Recommendations;
- Specifications;
- Steels;
- Surface Finishing;
- Engineering (General)