This study dealt with the change in the clamping force of bolt in the friction joint depending on the sectional damage of bolt. Based on the study of the clamping axial force of bolt and sectional damage, clamping force of bolt was affected by sectional damage of bolt head. Thus, relationship between clamping axial force of bolt and corrosion damage of bolt should be considered for maintenance of steel structures.

In this study, tensile behavior of friction joint with high strength bolt was examined according to sectional damage of bolt which cause the reduction of clamping force in the bolt. Thus, tensile strength test was conducted for bolt joint specimen with the decreased clamping force developed by the sectional damage of bolt.