<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Based on the results of experimental tests, presented in the first part of this paper, Part 1-Experimental Investigations (Ghindea M., Catarig A., Ballok R.) advanced numerical simulations were performed using FEM based software Abaqus. The recently arise of high speed computers and advanced FEM software packages allow to create and solve extensively detailed 3D models. The aim of this second part of the paper is to develop accurate FEM models for better approach of the studied beam-to-column connections. The paper presents the designed numerical models and the results for four bolted beam-to-column connections using top-and-seat and/or web angle cleats, in different configurations. The objective of this paper is to achieve functional numerical models which, by faithfully running, reproduce the experimental results. Thus, calibrating the numerical results with the experimental ones it can be perform then parametric studies, achieving reliable results for similar configurations of joints. The results obtained after numerical simulations were compared with experimental data. The behavior moment-rotation curve and the deformation process of the experimental captured specimens were virtually reproduced with minimum deviation.</p></abstract>

Based on the results of experimental tests, presented in the first part of this paper, Part 1-Experimental Investigations (Ghindea M., Catarig A., Ballok R.) advanced numerical simulations were performed using FEM based software Abaqus. The recently arise of high speed computers and advanced FEM software packages allow to create and solve extensively detailed 3D models. The aim of this second part of the paper is to develop accurate FEM models for better approach of the studied beam-to-column connections. The paper presents the designed numerical models and the results for four bolted beam-to-column connections using top-and-seat and/or web angle cleats, in different configurations. The objective of this paper is to achieve functional numerical models which, by faithfully running, reproduce the experimental results. Thus, calibrating the numerical results with the experimental ones it can be perform then parametric studies, achieving reliable results for similar configurations of joints. The results obtained after numerical simulations were compared with experimental data. The behavior moment-rotation curve and the deformation process of the experimental captured specimens were virtually reproduced with minimum deviation.

Behavior of Beam-to-Column Connections with Angles. Part 2-Numerical Analysis

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Civil Engineering, 28 Memorandumului Street, 400114, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Journal of Applied Engineering Sciences

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{"article-title":"Behavior of Beam-to-Column Connections with Angles. Part 2-Numerical Analysis"}

Based on the results of experimental tests, presented in the first part of this paper, Part 1-Experimental Investigations (Ghindea M., Catarig A., Ballok R.)...

Behavior of Beam-to-Column Connections with Angles. Part 2-Numerical Analysis

Published Online: Jun 11, 2016

Page range: 35 - 40

Received: Feb 16, 2016

Accepted: Mar 03, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jaes-2016-0004

Keywords
experimental investigation, beam-to-column joint, semi-rigid connection, bolted connection, angle cleat

© 2016 M. Ghindea et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Behavior of Beam-to-Column Connections with Angles. Part 2-Numerical Analysis

Published Online: Jun 11, 2016

Page range: 35 - 40

Received: Feb 16, 2016

Accepted: Mar 03, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jaes-2016-0004

Keywordsexperimental investigation, beam-to-column joint, semi-rigid connection, bolted connection, angle cleat

© 2016 M. Ghindea et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
experimental investigation, beam-to-column joint, semi-rigid connection, bolted connection, angle cleat