This paper presents a novel bolt-loosening detection technique using image information of bolted joints in steel bridges. Firstly, existing bolt-loosening detection techniques are reviewed and their benefits and limitations are analyzed. Secondly, a bolt-loosening detection algorithm using image processing techniques is newly proposed for bolted joints in steel bridges. It consists of 3 steps: ...

this study evaluated the effects of end to end joint types of athel stripes at three level (end to end basic, end to end mitrated and end to end half lap joint) used in core layer veneered with three wood species (fir, beech and oak) and glued with three different ratio of melamine formaldehyde/urea formaldehyde resin (0:100, 25:75 and 50:50) on the bending strengths of bloakboard. according to...

The behaviour of beam-column joint plays an important role in the response of a steel moment resisting framed structure especially under seismic excitation. Semi rigid connections like bolted joints, allow better energy dissipation and provide good response under lateral loads. In this paper the ductility and energy dissipation characteristics of semi rigid bolted connections using double web a...

Adhesive joining is recognized as a potential enabling technology for a variety of material systems being considered in automotive structures where traditional fastening methods would be inappropriate. Well known examples include fiber reinforced composites and polymers. Additionally in certain circumstances, adhesive bonding of steel structures can provide benefits such as improved stiffness a...

Many industrial structures associated with railway infrastructures rely on a large number of bolted joint connections to ensure safe and reliable operation of the track and trackside furniture. Significant sums of money are spent annually to repair the damage caused by bolt failures and to maintain the integrity of bolted structures. In the U.K., Network Rail (the organization responsible for r...

Bolted spherical joints are widely used in space grid structures. However, the preload loss, which may arise from fabrication error, insufficient twist of screw and some other unknown reasons can undermine structural integrity even lead to collapse whole structure. Therefore, a method for evaluating status bolted is vital health monitoring To this end, non-destructive evaluation loss based on t...