Karsu, Burak2014-03-142014-03-141995-09-05etd-01242009-063304http://hdl.handle.net/10919/40751Sophisticated design techniques such as partially restrained connections need detail information on the load-deformation response of bolted connections. The behavior of single bolt, single shear connections are studied. Seventy tests with different configurations were conducted to evaluate their failure mechanisms and load-deformation characteristics. Comparisons to previous study were made. A new analytical model for the determination of load-deformation response of bolted connections was presented as well as a new Unified Design Curves approach for design purposes. It has been proven that this generalized method can be used efficiently.x, 325 leavesBTDapplication/pdfenIn Copyrightbolt connectionsLD5655.V855 1995.K377Thesishttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-01242009-063304/