Structural Behavior of L-Type Flange Joint with Various Flange Flatness Conditions

The L-type flange joint is widely used to attach steel tower segments to each other. However, tolerances on the flange surface flatness may occur during its fabrication, leading to a negative impact on the bolt stress distribution. This study evaluates the influences of the flange surface flatness o...

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Main Authors: Thanh-Tuan Tran, Hongbae Park, Daeyong Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/15/5703