Cyclic performance of extended end-plate connections equipped with shape memory alloy bolts

2014 ◽  
Vol 94 ◽  
pp. 122-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Fang ◽  
Michael C.H. Yam ◽  
Angus C.C. Lam ◽  
Langkun Xie
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Cyclic Performance ◽  
End Plate ◽  
Extended End Plate ◽  
Plate Connections

Experimental Study on a Beam-to-Column Connection Using Shape Memory Alloy

2011 ◽  
Vol 374-377 ◽  
pp. 2176-2179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Wei Ma ◽  
Michael C. H Yam
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Local Buckling ◽  
Hysteresis Loops ◽  
Seismic Behaviour ◽  
Static Tests ◽  
High Deformation ◽  
Steel Connections ◽  
End Plate ◽  
Extended End Plate ◽  
Plate Connections

For ductile beam-to-column connectiosn in steel frame, beam local buckling is difficult and very costly to repair in any post-disaster reconstruction. Shape memory alloys (SMAs) in their austenite states have the ability to recover their original shape after experiencing large deformations. Steel connections retrofitted using SMAs can be endowed with intelligent characteristics. This paper investigates extended end-plate connections using long shank SMA bolts. The SMA connection is designed using a new methodology of avoiding beam local buckling and adopting the strong end-plate. The connection deformations are supposed to concentrate on the SMA bolts. In order to study the seismic behaviour of the connections, quasi-static tests were conducted on both the SMA connection specimens. The test results indicate that the connection can show high deformation capacity with the maximum interstory drift angles beyond 0.02 rad. However, the beam was remained elastic during test and the deformations of the SMA connection were recoverable upon unloading. The load-drift hysteresis loops are flag-shaped for the SMA connection. This indicates that the connection has moderate energy dissipating capacity.

Analysis on the Seismic Behavior of Extended End-Plate Connections of Steel Frame Structure

2012 ◽  
Vol 193-194 ◽  
pp. 1405-1413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhu Ling Yan ◽  
Bao Long Cui ◽  
Ke Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Seismic Behavior ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
End Plate ◽  
Rigid Connection ◽  
Extended End Plate ◽  
Plate Connections ◽  
Steel Frame Structure

This paper conducts analysis on beam-column extended end-plate semi-rigid connection joint concerning monotonic loading and cyclic loading of finite element through ANSYS program, mainly discussed the influence of parameters such as the form of end plate stiffening rib on anti-seismic performance of joint.

Influence of Composite Slab on the Nonlinear Response of Extended End-Plate Beam-to-Column Joints

2018 ◽  
Vol 763 ◽  
pp. 818-825 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Tartaglia ◽  
Mario D'Aniello ◽  
Gian Andrea Rassati ◽  
James A. Swanson ◽  
Raffaele Landolfo
Keyword(s):  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Lateral Loads ◽  
Building Frames ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
End Plate ◽  
Composite Joint ◽  
Extended End Plate ◽  
Plate Connections ◽  
Seismic Area ◽  
Steel Joints

Extended stiffened end-plate connections are widely used in seismic area due to their good performance in terms of both resistance and ductility. The most of existing studies focused on the all-steel behavior of these joints, disregarding the composite action of the concrete slab that is generally disconnected. However, the presence of the concrete slab can have beneficial effects on the structural stiffness for both gravity and lateral loads. Hence, most of the building frames are usually designed considering steel-concrete composite solution. However, the slab can strongly influence the hierarchy between beam and column and the ductility of the joint. In this paper the influence of composite deck on the response of extended stiffened end-plate joins has been investigated by means of finite element analyses (FEAs). In particular, the following details have been investigated: (i) all steel joints without slab; (ii) steel joint with disconnected slab; (iii) composite joint.

scholarly journals Experimental assessment of the ductility of extended end plate connections

2004 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 1185-1206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana M. Girão Coelho ◽  
Frans S.K. Bijlaard ◽  
Luís Simões da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Assessment ◽  
End Plate ◽  
Extended End Plate ◽  
Plate Connections

Experimental Investigation of Retrofitted Extended End-Plate Connections

2013 ◽  
Vol 284-287 ◽  
pp. 1330-1333
Author(s):  
Poi Ngian Shek ◽  
M.Md. Tahir ◽  
Cher Siang Tan ◽  
Arizu Sulaiman
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Horizontal Shear ◽  
Initial Stiffness ◽  
Component Method ◽  
End Plate ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Extended End Plate ◽  
Plate Connections ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Plate Connection

A series of retrofitted extended end-plate connections have been tested experimentally and evaluated using the component method specified in Eurocode 3. The component method decomposed the end-plate connection into several components, including the tension zone, compression zone, vertical and horizontal shear zone that occurred at the bolt, end-plate, beam and column. Based on the theoretical model, the moment resistance and the initial stiffness of a connection can be predicted. Four experimental tests on the retrofitted extended end-plate connections have been conducted to verify the proposed design method. From the experiment tests, all moment resistance of the connections showed good agreement with theoretical predictions, which establish a reliable foundation to predict the moment resistance of the retrofitted end-plate connection. All initial stiffnesses calculated from theoretical predictions do not represent the actual behaviour of tested connection. All tested connections can be classified as partial strength based on EC 3: Part 1.8, in condition the welding capacity is at least 50% higher than the capacity calculated from the component method.

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