Oliveira, Matheus Miranda deAmparo, Lucas RoqueteTanus, Lucas da SilvaMonteiro, Isabella EstevãoAlves, Vinicius NicchioSarmanho, Arlene Maria Cunha2023-07-192023-07-192023OLIVEIRA, M. M. de et al. Numerical and theoretical investigation of bolted sleeve connections with rectangular hollow sections. REM - International Engineering Journal, Ouro Preto, v. 76, p. 21-27, jan./mar. 2023. Disponível em: <https://www.scielo.br/j/remi/a/CXQqqK46ntyJFWX7Nv4FNNn/?lang=en>. Acesso em: 15 mar. 2023.2448-167Xhttp://www.repositorio.ufop.br/jspui/handle/123456789/17006This article presents a theoretical and numerical study of bolted sleeve connections with rectangular hollow sections (RHS) under axial tension and compression. The geometric form of a hollow section provides resistance for high axial loads, torsion and combines effects, spreading its utilization in truss systems. In this context, the sleeve connections proposed explore these characteristics of RHS and offer an attractive aesthetic appearance for the continuity of elements. The bolted sleeve connection with RHS is formed by two outer tubes connected by an inner tube and staggered bolts. Herein, a parametric study was developed for identification of the failure modes in the connection. Finite element models with different geometric parameters and number of bolts were created in commercial software. The width, depth and thickness of RHS tubes and diameter of bolts were variated. In the theoretical/numerical/ parametric results, the yielding gross section failure, the fracture through the effective net area failure and the bearing failure were observed. These failure modes occurred in both outer and inner tubes. The load results were compared to determine the resistance capacity of sleeve connections. The theoretical formulations were evaluated for representation of the ultimate load of the failure modes.en-USabertoSleeve connectionsRectangular hollow sectionsNumerical analysisArtigo publicado em periodicoAll content of the journal, except where identified, is licensed under a Creative Commons attribution-type BY. Fonte: PDF do artigo.https://doi.org/10.1590/0370-44672022760041