Finite Element Modeling of RHS Splice Beam Bolted Connections

M  R  Mohamadi Shoore; H  Ghafari  and M  Amankhani

doi:10.17485/ijst/2013/v6i3.2

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Finite Element Modeling of RHS Splice Beam Bolted Connections

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Indian Journal of Science and Technology

DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2013/v6i3.2

Year: 2013, Volume: 6, Issue: 3, Pages: 1-6

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Finite Element Modeling of RHS Splice Beam Bolted Connections

M. R. Mohamadi-Shoore^1*, H. Ghafari² and M. Amankhani³

^1,2Department of Civil Engineering,
³Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University-Tehran Southern
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[email protected]³*Author For Correspondence
Mohamadi-Shoore
Department of Civil Engineering
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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