Finite Element Analysis on Hysteretic Behavior of H-shaped Columns of Thin-Walled Sections of 690 MPa High Strength Steel

Abstract

High strength steel is widely used in engineering, especially in light steel structures. However, due to the material properties of high strength steel, its seismic performance has attracted wide attention. To study the hysteretic behavior of H-shaped members of thin-walled sections of Q690 high strength steel, a finite element model was built up by using the general finite element analysis software ABAQUS. Based on the finite element model, an extensive parametric analysis of H-shaped members of thin-walled sections of Q690 high strength steel was carried out. The results showed that the limiting flange width-thickness ratio and web height-thickness ratio for H-shaped members of Q690 high strength steel were recommended to be 11 and 65, respectively, in actual engineering. Also, an increase in web height-thickness ratio and axial compression ratio could lead to a significant decrease in the ductility of H-shaped members of thin-walled sections of Q690 high strength steel. The thinner and more flexible the section is, the larger the axial compression ratio is, further reducing the energy dissipation ability of the members.