Abstract
This paper describes a Finite Element Modeling (FEM) of splice beam connections using RHS subjected to pure bending. A three dimensional (3D) finite element model consist of an end-plate, four bolts, weld and the beam web is conducted by using the software package SUT-DAM. Particularly, contact interaction between surfaces is modeled. It is assumed that the elasto-plastic law is constitutive. The model includes both material and geometric nonlinear behavior. The result of existing experimental work is used to calibrate the model. This model clearly shows accurate correlation between FEM and experimental result. Keywords: Moment End-plate Connection, Bolted Connection, Rectangular Hollow Section, Finite Element Modeling
Highlights
The study and use of moment resisting end-plates connections both beam-to-beam splices and beamto-column connections return to the 1960s.The end-plate connections are very economical for several reasons
Thambiratnam and Krishnamurthy [4] used a special package for bolted connections
In order to evaluate the reliability of the delivered 3D Finite Element Modeling (FEM), the moment-rotation curves obtained from experimental results and FEM studies are used for direct comparison
Summary
The study and use of moment resisting end-plates connections both beam-to-beam splices and beamto-column connections return to the 1960s.The end-plate connections are very economical for several reasons. 4194 Finite Element Modeling of RHS Splice Beam Bolted Connections package. Bursi and Jaspart [6] highlight the importance of correct element selection to obtain accurate solutions, and have endeavoured to establish benchmarks that can be used to calibrate finite-element models They showed that realistic modeling of bolted end-plate connections is highly complex because the problems are 3D in nature and involve the added complications of geometric and material nonlinearities, as well as contact/separation between various components [6]. White and Fang [9] carried out experimental investigations on the behaviour and performance of different types of I-beam to box-column top and seat angle connections, using a combination of welding and bolting.
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