Abstract :
[en] The resistance of shear bolted connections is traditionally evaluated by
considering an equal distribution of internal forces amongst the bolts. In fact, such an
assumption may only be seen as the result of a plastic redistribution of the internal forces, what
requires shear ductility in the vicinity of the bolts. ln the present paper, ductility requirements are
proposed that ensure that, in the presence of real imperfect bolted shear connections, plastic
resistance can be attained.
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