Finite Element Modelling of Eight-Bolt Rectangular Hollow Section Bolted Moment End Plate Connections

1999 ◽  
pp. 237-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
A WHEELER ◽  
M CLARKE ◽  
G HANCOCK
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Modelling ◽  
Element Modelling ◽  
Hollow Section ◽  
End Plate ◽  
Plate Connections

scholarly journals Finite Element Simulations on the Tensile Resistance of Bolted End-Plate Connections with Tubular Members

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maël Couchaux ◽  
Mario D’Aniello ◽  
Lucia Falciano ◽  
Beatrice Faggiano ◽  
Mohammed Hjiaj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Simulations ◽  
Effective Length ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Hollow Section ◽  
End Plate ◽  
General Rules ◽  
Proper Definition ◽  
Plate Connections ◽  
Definition Of

Background: Bolted end-plate connections represent the simplest and cheapest way to connect tubular members. EN1993:1-8 provides the general rules based on component method. However, in the case of splices with tubular members the proper definition of the effective length around corner bolts is not clearly addressed. Objective: The objective of the study is to investigate the accuracy and the effectiveness of the existing analytical predictions to estimate the tensile resistance of end-plate connections with tubular members where corner bolts are adopted. Method: Parametric finite element analyses were carried out to investigate the tensile strength of connections of both square and rectangular hollow sections. Results: The tension resistance is largely influenced by the corner bolts. Indeed, the connections with corner bolts exhibit larger resistance that increases when the bolts are closer to the corner of the tubular member. However, reducing the distance between the bolt and the wall of the tubular section can affect the splice ductility. Conclusion: • The method proposed Steige and Weynand to calculate the tension resistance of connections with bolts distributed on all sides of the splice is consistent with EN 1993-1-8. • The finite element simulations showed that the corner bolts can increase the resistance of the connection. In addition, the bolt layout can be optimised by placing the bolts as close to the hollow section as possible.

Finite element modelling of the shear lag effects in an HSS welded to a gusset plate

1995 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 651-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Girard ◽  
A. Picard ◽  
M. Fafard
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Modelling ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Shear Lag ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Gusset Plate ◽  
Element Modelling ◽  
Lag Effects ◽  
Hollow Section

The behavior of a typical connection at the ends of an HSS bracing member was investigated with the finite element method. The connection is effected by means of a gusset plate welded into slots in the HSS member. The paper presents the results of the finite element analyses of 25 connections which differed in the values assigned to the three main parameters that were considered. The finite element results are compared with the provisions of CSA Standard S16.1-M89, and some adjustments to these provisions are recommended. Key words: connections, steel, shear lag, finite element, hollow section, gusset.

Finite element modelling of steel fin plate connections in fire

2007 ◽  
Vol 42 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 408-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sarraj ◽  
I.W. Burgess ◽  
J.B. Davison ◽  
R.J. Plank
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Modelling ◽  
Element Modelling ◽  
Plate Connections ◽  
In Fire
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