Experimental investigation of end-plate connection with cruciform column section

• Main Authors: Shek, Poi Ngian, Md. Tahir, Mahmood, Tan, Cher Siang, Kueh Ben, Ahmad
• Format: Book Section
• Published: Trans Tech Publications 2011
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/29703/; http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.250-253.3730
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

This paper presents an experimental investigation on typical end-plate connection with reduced beam-to-end plate welding, connected to cruciform column (CCUB) section. The study aims to reduce the cost of fabrication and materials. Two tests were conducted to study the behavior of the proposed conne...