Experimental study on strengthening CFS dry joints in existing racking systems

Key Points

• Strengthening significantly enhances the load capacity of CFS dry joints, improving structural integrity.
• The increase in load capacity exceeded 30% compared to unstrengthened joints, demonstrating potential benefits.
• Experimental study conducted with various strengthening techniques applied to existing racking systems.
• Improvement in dry joint strength calls for further investigation in different structural applications.