SYMPOSIA PAPER
Published:
01 January 1967
STP43789S
Testing of Pinned-End Steel Columns
SourceA procedure for the testing of pinned-end steel columns is presented in detail. The typical basic types of end fixtures which are intended to provide ideal pinned-end conditions are illustrated and evaluated. An end fixture, designed to carry an axial load of two million pounds, is discussed in connection with column tests conducted at Le-high University. A procedure for data analysis and the evaluation of the results is presented.
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Estuar, F., R.
Rust Engineering
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa
Tall, Lambert
Structural
Metals Div., Fritz Engineering Laboratory, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa.
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Developed by Committee: E01
Pages: 80–96
DOI: 10.1520/STP43789S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-6020-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-6174-0