Investigation of Bearing and Tearout of Steel Bolted Connections

Recently completed research on bearing and tearout of steel bolted connections is highlighted. This study, conducted at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, was led by Dr. Mark Denavit, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Denavit’s research interests include structural steel connections, stability analysis and design, and innovative seismic systems. Among Dr. Denavit’s accolades are the Terry Peshia Early Career Faculty Award (AISC) and the Sarada M. and Raju A. Vinnakota Award (SSRC). AISC supported this research on steel bolted connections. Selected highlights from the completed work are presented.