DESIGN OF BOLTED CONNECTIONS SUBJECT TO TORSION AND SHEAR IN THE ULTIMATE LIMIT STRESS STATE

Author(s):  
Mohamed S. Abu-Yosef ◽  
Ezzeldin Y. Sayed-Ahmed ◽  
Emam A. Soliman

Steel connections transferring axial and shear forces in addition to bending moment and/or torsional moment are widely used in steel structures. Thus, design of such eccentric connections has become the focal point of any researches. Nonetheless, behavior of eccentric connections subjected to shear forces and torsion in the ultimate limit state is still ambiguous. Most design codes of practice still conservatively use the common elastic analysis for design of the said connections even in the ultimate limit states. Yet, there are some exceptions such as the design method proposed by CAN/CSA-S16-14 which gives tabulated design aid for the ultimate limit state design of these connections based on an empirical equation that is derived for ¾ inch diameter A325 bearing type bolts and A36 steel plates. It was argued that results can also be used with a margin of error for other grade bolts of different sizes and steel of other grades. As such, in this paper, the performance of bolted connection subject to shear and torsion is experimentally investigated. The behavior, failure modes and factors affecting both are scrutinized. Twelve connections subject to shear and torsion with different bolts configurations and diameters are experimentally tested to failure. The accuracy of the currently available design equations proposed is compared to the outcomes of these tests.

1989 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G. Driver ◽  
D. J. Laurie Kennedy

Design standards provide little information for the design of I-shaped steel beams not loaded through the shear centre and therefore subjected to combined flexure and torsion. In particular, methods for determining the ultimate capacity, as is required in limit states design standards, are not presented. The literature on elastic analysis is extensive, but only limited experimental and analytical work has been conducted in the inelastic region. No comprehensive design procedures, applicable to limit states design standards, have been developed.From four tests conducted on cantilever beams, with varying moment–torque ratios, it is established that the torsional behaviour has two distinct phases, with the second dominated by second-order geometric effects. This second phase is nonutilizable because the added torsional restraint developed is path dependent and, if deflections had been restricted, would not have been significant. Based on the first-phase behaviour, a normal and shearing stress distribution on the cross section is proposed. From this, a moment–torque ultimate strength interaction diagram is developed, applicable to a number of different end and loading conditions. This ultimate limit state interaction diagram and serviceability limit states, based on first yield and on distortion limitations, provide a comprehensive design approach for these members. Key words: beams, bending moment, flexure, inelastic, interaction diagram, I-shaped, limit states, serviceability, steel, torsion, torque, ultimate.


1996 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 815-821 ◽  
Author(s):  
A B Schriver ◽  
A J Valsangkar

Recently, the limit states approach using factored strength has been recommended in geotechnical design. Some recent research has indicated that the application of limit states design using recommended load and strength factors leads to conservative designs compared with the conventional methods. In this study the influence of sheet pile wall geometry, type of water pressure distribution, and different methods of analysis on the maximum bending moment and achor rod force are presented. Recommendations are made to make the factored strength design compatible with conventional design. Key words: factored strength, working stress design, ultimate limit state design, anchored sheet pile wall, bending moment, anchor rod force.


1996 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Behr ◽  
Abdeldjelil Belarbi

An ongoing effort is being made at the University of Missouri-Rolla to develop standard laboratory test methods and codified design procedures for architectural glass under seismic loadings. Recent laboratory work has yielded some promising results regarding the development of an appropriate seismic test method for architectural glass, as well as identifying ultimate limit states that quantify the seismic performance and damage thresholds of various glass types. Specifically, a straightforward “crescendo-like” in-plane dynamic racking test, performed at a constant frequency, has been employed successfully. Two ultimate limit states for architectural glass have been defined: (1) a lower ultimate limit state corresponding to major glass crack pattern formation; and (2) an upper limit state corresponding to significant glass fallout. Early crescendo tests have yielded distinct and repeatable ultimate limit state data for various storefront glass types tested under dynamic racking motions. Crescendo tests will also be used to identify and quantify serviceability limit states for architectural glass and associated glazing components under dynamic loadings. These limit state data will support the development of rational design procedures for architectural glass under seismic loadings.


Author(s):  
James P. Doherty ◽  
Barry M. Lehane

This paper describes an automated algorithm for determining the length and diameter of monopile foundations subject to lateral loads with the aim of minimising the pile weight, whilst satisfying both ultimate and serviceability limit states. The algorithm works by wrapping an optimisation routine around a finite element p - y model for laterally loaded piles. The objective function is expressed as a function representing the pile volume, while the ultimate limit state and serviceability limit states are expressed as optimisation constraints. The approach was found to be accurate and near instantaneous when compared to manual design procedures and may improve design outcomes and reduce design time and costs.


Author(s):  
Jeom Kee Paik ◽  
Bong Ju Kim ◽  
Jung Kwan Seo

The aim of the present paper is to evaluate the ultimate limit state performance of an AFRAMAX-class hypothetical double hull oil tanker structure designed by IACS CSR (Common Structural Rules) method, compared with the same-class/type tanker structure designed by IACS pre-CSR method. The ultimate strengths of stiffened plate structures in deck and bottom parts under combined in-plane and out-of-plane actions, and hull girder against vertical bending moment, are computed for the two designs, and the resulting computations are compared. ALPS/ULSAP program is used for the ultimate limit state assessment of stiffened plate structures, while ALPS/HULL program is employed for the progressive hull collapse analysis. ANSYS nonlinear FEA method, which uses more refined technology, is also used for the same purpose. The insights and developments obtained from the present study are addressed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 6708-6713
Author(s):  
H. Benzeguir ◽  
S. M. Elachachi ◽  
D. Nedjar ◽  
M. Bensafi

Dysfunctions and failures of buried pipe networks, like sewer networks, are studied in this paper from the point of view of structural reliability and heterogeneity of geotechnical conditions in the longitudinal direction. Combined soil spatial variability and Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) induce stresses and displacements. A model has been developed within the frame of geostatistics and a mechanical description of the soil–structure interaction of a set of buried pipes with connections resting on the soil by a two-parameter model (Pasternak model). Structural reliability analysis is performed considering two limit states: Serviceability Limit State (SLS), related to large "counter slope" in a given pipe, and Ultimate Limit State (ULS), corresponding to bending moment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 266-279
Author(s):  
Tint Lwin ◽  
Takeshi Koike ◽  
Ji Dang

In general, the US codes such as the UBC-97 and ASCE-7 are widely used in developing countries including Myanmar, Syria, Philippines and so on. When the current seismic design guideline based on the UBC-97 and ACI 318-99 in Myanmar is assessed, several problems can be found in the following items: firstly, the fundamental period is not checked in modeling; secondly, reduction factor R is introduced a priori for the base shear estimation. And finally, a limit state assessment is done only for Design Basic Earthquake (DBE) but not for other design earthquakes. As a result, adequate yield strength is not checked for Maximum Operational Earthquake (MOE). Then there is no way to assess the seismic safety of the ultimate limit state for Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE). In order to solve these problems, a rationalized seismic design method for earthquake prone developing countries is proposed. A new seismic design method is developed for MOE and MCE with adequate yield acceleration and typical period of the building estimated by using pushover analysis. A simplified procedure to estimate the inelastic response for a given design spectrum is also proposed. Finally, this design procedure can provide a rational method to assess the seismic safety for the ultimate limit of the building.


2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-18
Author(s):  
Jaroslav Halvoník ◽  
Peter Pažma ◽  
Radoslav Vida

Abstract Secondary effects of prestressing develop in statically indeterminate structures (e.g., continuous beams) due to the restraint of deformations imposed by hyperstatic restraints. These effects may significantly influence internal forces and stresses in prestressed structures. Secondary effects are influenced by the redundancy of a structural system, which raises the question of whether they will remain constant after a change in the structural system, e.g., due to the development of plastic hinge(s) in a critical cross-section(s) or after the development of a kinematic mechanism, or if they will disappear when the structure changes into a sequence of simply supported beams. The paper deals with an investigation of the behavior of continuous post-tensioned beams subjected to an ultimate load with significant secondary effects from prestressing. A total of 6 two-span beams prestressed by tendons with different bonds were tested in a laboratory with a load that changed their structural system into a kinematic mechanism. The internal forces and secondary effects of the prestressing were controlled through measurements of the reactions in all the supports. The results revealed that the secondary effects remained as a permanent part of the action on the experimental beams, even after the development of the kinematic mechanism. The results obtained confirmed that secondary effects should be included in all combinations of actions for verifications of ultimate limit states (ULS).


2015 ◽  
Vol 1129 ◽  
pp. 367-374
Author(s):  
Mahesan Bavan ◽  
Shahrizan bin Baharom ◽  
Siti Aminah Osman

The steel-concrete composite beam has become very popular these days and deterioration of the composite beam and its ultimate limit state are often reported in the subjection of combined negative bending and axial tension. Due to the presence of high axial loads, it was given a guideline in a previous research study by experimental investigation such that the failure modes were reinforcement fracture and shear connection failure in limiting the ultimate limit state of the composite beam subjected to combined negative bending and high axial tension rather than concrete failure. Thus, it is important to study in order to implement the strengthening methods with innovative material applications to overcome this problem. It was assumed that the application of steel fibres in the concrete flange will be an excellent contender owing to its in-service and mechanical properties, which is the hypothesis of this research. In order to evaluate this concept, the finite element (FE) models of a composite beam subjected to negative bending and high axial tension, and steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) slab were developed with non-linear material components and validated with relevant experimental studies. Consequently, the plain concrete flange of composite beam was replaced by SFRC flange and studied the failure behaviour of the composite beam subjected to combined negative bending and high axial tension. It was predicted that an improvement in the ultimate limit state and in initial cracking load due to the postponing the failure modes, which are extensively discussed and suggested as it will be a strengthening method of the concrete flange on the composite beam in such cases.


2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 977-987 ◽  
Author(s):  
C R Scollard ◽  
F M Bartlett

Current rehabilitation practices for aging, post-tensioned, voided-slab bridges typically reduce the geometric properties of the concrete cross section and so permanently increase post-tensioning stresses, change primary and secondary prestress moments, and create new primary and secondary moments because the original concrete restrains shrinkage of the new concrete. These changes affect the resistance of the rehabilitated bridge at limit states specified for new construction in the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC) and may cause other limit states not currently identified in the CHBDC to govern. Rehabilitation schemes should be checked for a serviceability limit state of tensile stresses due to permanent service loads that exceed the cracking strength of the original concrete, which is typically not detailed to control crack widths. Ultimate limit states to check are (i) flexural resistance over interior supports, where the total factored demand can be increased markedly by the rehabilitation; and (ii) creep-initiated failure of concrete due to permanent compressive stresses. The application of these procedures is illustrated through example calculations for a typical continuous bridge.Key words: post-tensioned concrete, serviceability, ultimate limit state, restrained shrinkage, secondary prestress moments, critical stress, cracking.


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