High strength steel tension splices with one or two bolts

The paper presents experimental research of 38 tension splices with bolts in double shear. Steel grade S690 was used. The objective of the research was to determine ductility and resistance of such connections. The experimental resistance is compared to Eurocode provisions and a new bearing resistance formula is developed. The reliability assessment is given according to EN 1990, Annex D. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.