Fundamental Study on Arrangement of Bolted Patch Plate for Repairing Fatigue Crack

Abstract

<p>In Japan, bolted patch plate method is often used for repairing the steel member with a fatigue crack on the bridge. However, it is not clear that how to arrange bolted patch plate for repairing fatigue clack rationally and effectively. In this paper, study aims to investigate the influence of bolted patch plate arrangement for fatigue strength considering that the bolted patch plate has been slipped by a severe earthquake.</p>