In this project, the main research objective is intend to seek criteria for evaluating the capacity of BAC screw fasteners with mixed configuration of waterproof seal washer, sealer tape and different pre-drill holes to determine shear and tension strength values for the screws used in cold-formed steel connections. The thesis presents the design methods and test program conducted to investigate the behavior and strength of the screw connections in shear and tension test. Test results were compared with AISI design provisions to determine if new design equations will be developed for those screws used in BAC cooling tower applications. LRFD resistance factors and ASD safety factors were investigated to the proposed design equations.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1505166 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Li, Xun |
| Contributors | Yu, Cheng, Anaya, Leticia, Manzo, Maurizio (Aerospace and mechanical engineer) |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | x, 62 pages, Text |
| Rights | Use restricted to UNT Community, Li, Xun, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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