Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1968. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

In Limit States Design for steel structures, single plate connections are designed to transfer beam shear to supporting member. These connections, with the connection plate shop-welded to the supporting member and field-bolted to the supported beam are becoming increasingly popular due to their economy and ease of fabrication. Single plate connections are very suitable for cases where speed of erection is a primary consideration. They are particularly superior for skewed connections. Traditional design methods which deal with connection problems generally give over-conservative solutions to this complex problem. Two series of experimental investigations of single plate connections for beam-to-girder webs were conducted. A variety of connections were tested to demonstrate their feasibility and to collect data for analytical correlation studies. The ultimate goal of these tests and studies is to devise a rational basis for the design of these connections. This work is part of a comprehensive research project and the reader is referred to other papers (References 1 and 2) for completeness. Based on experimental results and theoretical correlation studies, a modified design formula is proposed in order to predict the ultimate capacity of single plate connections. The formula tries to incorporate the influences of applied loads (shear force, torsional moment, and bending moment), resistance of the single plate connection, skew angle of the connection plate and type of holes (slotted and standard) used in the connection. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Civil Engineering, Department of / Graduate

Thesis (M.S.)--Ohio University, June, 2004. / Title from PDF t.p. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-80).

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2002. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xiv, 133 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-85).

A circular thin plate under radial compressive forces resting on an elastic foundation not in attachment was studied with regard to it's behavior in the 2nd mode shape. Two regions of action are controlled by two differential equations of the fourth order which were solved in terms of the Bessel functions. The relations between the foundation modulus and the buckling load were found from two characteristic equations expressed in terms of Bessel functions. / Master of Science

A light gage steel folded plate model structure was fabricated and tested under a uniform pressure to determine the relative stiffness of this type of structure. Deflections at mid and quarter spans were measured and compared with values determined by a rational method of analysis. A different approach to the analysis was introduced in which values of equivalent moment of inertia were determined for each plate cross-section so that compatibility along adjoining longitudinal edges would be assured. The experimental and theoretical results were in good agreement. / Master of Science

Thesis (M. Eng.(Metallurgical engineering))--University of Pretoria, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references. Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.