In the current work, process-related thermo-mechanical changes in the rivet microstructure, joint local and global mechanical properties, and their correlation with the rivet plastic deformation regime were investigated for Ti-6Al-4V (rivet) and glass-fiber-reinforced polyester (GF-P) friction-riveted joints of a single polymeric base plate. Joints displaying similar quasi-static mechanical per...

The web of plate girders in bridges are usually reinforced by welded transverse stiffeners in order to improve their shear capacity.Due to problems associated with field welding and fatigue, welded stiffeners are not suitable for retrofitting existing bridges. Bolted stiffeners are a practical alternative for strengthening girders that are expected to experience shear stress in excess of their ...

Objective. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the 7-joint ultrasound (US7) score by detailed joint region analysis of an arthritis patient cohort. Methods. The US7 score examines the clinically most affected wrist, MCP and PIP II, III, MTP II, and V joints for synovitis, tenosynovitis/paratenonitis, and erosions. Forty-five patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (84.4%) and spond...

The behavior of the web panel zone has a direct effect on cyclic performance steel moment connections. While mechanisms failure are known under load, little is about bidirectional loads in bolted Using experimental tests and calibrated numerical models, this research evaluated unidirectional loads. results showed that load can modify stress strain distribution zone. Moreover, increasing width-t...

Bolt-ball joints are widely adopted in grid structures due to their high installation accuracy and short construction period. Since the bolt is inside joint, it challenging evaluate its health status from outside structure. A finite-element plane-truss structure model, based on actual structure, was constructed investigate influence of rod’s preload overall stiffness bearing capacity Moreover, ...