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Finite Element Modeling of RHS Splice Beam Bolted Connections


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1 Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University-Chalus, Iran, Islamic Republic of
2 3Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University-Tehran Southern
 

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
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Authors

M. R. Mohamadi-Shoore
Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University-Chalus, Iran, Islamic Republic of
H. Ghafari
Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University-Chalus, Iran, Islamic Republic of
M. Amankhani
3Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University-Tehran Southern

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

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17485/ijst%2F2013%2Fv6i3%2F31226