Development and experimental evaluation of a new corner exhaust stack connection

钢构件之间的连接可以允许或防止相对旋转。目前的行业惯例是允许在排气烟囱/管道系统的角接合处进行相对旋转。在这项研究中，正在开发一种新的连接细节，以防止相对旋转，从而导致更经济的设计。将进行实验测试，以进一步发展新的细节，使其具有足够的节点刚度和弯矩能力。测试结果还将为工程师在未来的项目中开始实施这种连接建立所需的数据。通过充分利用使用过的材料，防止相对旋转将显著减小构件尺寸。这一解决方案不仅将使BAH工业公司得以发展，还将最大限度地减少与建设排气烟囱相关的环境影响。该项目将允许审查排气烟囱的其他潜在改进和创新领域，这可能会导致未来的合作研究。

Connections between steel members can allow or prevent relative rotations. The current industry practice is to allow relative rotations in corner joints of exhaust stacks/ ducting systems. A new connection detail is being developed in this research to prevent the relative rotation, and, thus lead to a more economical design. Experimental tests will be conducted to further develop the new detail such that it results in adequate joint rigidity and moment capacity. Results from the tests will also establish the data needed for engineers to start implementing this connection in future projects. Preventing the relative rotation will significantly reduce the member sizes by fully utilizing the used material. This solution will not only allow BAH Industries Inc. to grow but will also minimize the environmental impact associated with the construction of exhaust stacks. The project will allow examining other potential areas of improvement and innovation in exhaust stacks, which can lead to future collaborative research.