Mechanical Performance of Tube-Gusset X-Joints Enhanced by Ring Plates

<div>Effects of <i>R</i>/<i>D</i> on the ultimate strength of the X-joints under lateral pressure: (a) <i>D</i> = 273 mm and <i>T</i> = 6 mm; (b) <i>D</i> = 273 mm and <i>T</i> = 8 mm.</div>

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Figure 15: Mechanical Performance of Tube-Gusset X-Joints Enhanced by Ring Plates 