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PLoS ONE • Vol 20 • No 7
Characteristics of a new UT-type prefabricated joint for rectangular steel tubes under combined axial-moment loading
July 2025 • Menghan Sun, Luyao He, Zailin Yang
This study proposes a UT-type prefabricated joint incorporating adjustable sleeves (±5 mm tolerance) and an energy-dissipating segment to address the practical demands for construction tolerance management and plasticity assurance. Through systematic static and cyclic loading tests, the paper examines the mechanical behavior of UT-type joints under the combined axial force and bending moment. The results demonstrate that axial force significantly influences joint performance. Specifically, axial tension enhances t…
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