Characterisation of the rotational stiffness and strength of web-flange junctions of pultruded GRP WF-sections via web bending tests

Three-point flexure tests on the webs of 12 pultruded Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Wide Flange (WF) specimens are described. The webs of the specimens were tested with their ends either simply or semi-rigidly supported. Dual knife-edge fixtures and rigid steel supports were designed and fabricated to simulate these support conditions. A series of low load tests were carried out on the webs of the WF specimens for both types of end conditions...