Experimental Research on High Strength Bolted ZigzagPlate Connections of Aluminum Alloy Members

Abstract:

This paper focuses on the premature theoretical analysis and experimental research of high strength bolted zigzagplate connections of aluminum alloys. It is found that the factors affecting the bearing capacity of the connection are prestress in boltes, thickness plates and zigzag dimensions. Shearresistant capacity tests were conducted for aluminum alloy component with high strength bolted zigzagplate connections (HSBZP). The test results showed that high strength bolted zigzagplate connections had copious advantages including but not limited to reliable force transferring, comparatively slight deformation and much higher capacity than regular slipcritical bolted connections, The zigzag plates increased the slip resistance of the connection.

Key words:aluminum alloy; high strength bolted zigzagplate connections; shearbearing capacity tests