Tests of Knee Joints in Cold-Formed Rectangular Hollow Sections

摘要

This report describes tests on various types of knee joints for portal frames211u001econstructed from cold-formed rectangular hollow sections (RHS). Welded stiffened 211u001eand unstiffened knee joints, bolted knee joints with end plates, and connections 211u001ewith a fabricated internal sleeve, were included in the experimental 211u001einvestigation.