Structural hollow sections - recent developments

摘要

Structural hollow sections are becoming more and more important in steel construction. In addition to their reasonably good mechanical behaviour, aesthetic demands can be easily fulfilled. This issue of "Steel Construction - Design and Research" is dedicated to one of the most important researchers in this field, whose work had a significant effect on the understanding of hollow section connections and the associated design procedures. Ram Puthli recently celebrated his 70th birthday and some of his friends, especially from the international hollow section research community, have contributed to this journal. These contributions cover the current topics in hollow section research and design.