STpipe
Structural
- Apr 29, 2010
- 161
Hey everyone,
I have a question concerning the bearing strength in FRP. The ASTM D953 standard defines the bearing strength taken as the force at 4% hole deformation divided by the bearing area (hole diameter x thickness).
What is the reason for choosing 4% hole deformation as the strength limit instead of the ultimate load?
I have a question concerning the bearing strength in FRP. The ASTM D953 standard defines the bearing strength taken as the force at 4% hole deformation divided by the bearing area (hole diameter x thickness).
What is the reason for choosing 4% hole deformation as the strength limit instead of the ultimate load?