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Cold-Formed Steel Bolted Connections Using Oversized and Slotted Holes without Washers

Description: In cold-formed steel (CFS) construction, bolted connections without washers for either oversized or slotted holes may significantly expedite the installation process and lower the cost. However, the North American Specification (AISI S100, 2007) for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members requires washers to be installed in bolted connections with oversized or slotted holes. A research project (Phase 1) sponsored by American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) was recently completed at t… more
Date: August 2010
Creator: Xu, Ke
Partner: UNT Libraries
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