ABSTRACT
Model - Expt. Member no.3 + Expt. Member no.5 ... Solid weld member 5 ....... Solid weld member 3 "* Nom. gap member 5 -+- Nom. gap member 3 ... No weld member 5 -l!- No weld member 3
-15 -10 -5 o 5 10 Local Deflection mm
Spec. Serviceability Load kN Ultimate Load kN 1% bo 5% bo