“…Tables 2.1 and 2.2 present a summary of the existing bond test results (Tao et al, 2011, Shakir-Khalil, 1993a, Shakir-Khalil, 1993b, Qu et al, 2013, Xu et al, 2009, Aly et al, 2010, Parsley et al, 2000 for CFSTs with rectangular section, square section, and circular section ( -Khalil, 1993b) shows that the average maximum bond stress for the specimens with shear tabs is significantly higher, being more than four times that of the specimens without shear tabs with the same section dimensions and material properties. This is consistent for both circular and square hollow sections and demonstrates the favourable effects of the shear tabs in increasing the bond loading capacity as explained previously.…”