Performance of short links with flush and extended end plate connections using FEM analysis
| Author(s): |
Francesco Plaitano
(Politehnica University Timisoara, Department of Steel Structures and Structural Mechanics, Ioan Curea nr. 1 300006 Timisoara Romania)
Aurel Stratan (Politehnica University Timisoara, Department of Steel Structures and Structural Mechanics, Ioan Curea nr. 1 300006 Timisoara Romania) Adriana Chesoan (Politehnica University Timisoara, Department of Steel Structures and Structural Mechanics, Ioan Curea nr. 1 300006 Timisoara Romania) Elide Nastri (University of Salerno, Department of Civil Engineering Via Giovanni Paolo II 84084 Fisciano (SA) Italy) |
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| Medium: | journal article |
| Language(s): | English |
| Published in: | ce/papers, September 2023, n. 3-4, v. 6 |
| Page(s): | 2350-2355 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/cepa.2692 |
| Abstract: |
Eccentrically braced frames are commonly used as a seismic resistant system, due to the good balance of stiffness and ductility. Bolted links have been proposed in the past to allow replacing the damaged dissipative components following a strong earthquake. The goal of this research work is to investigate the influence of the connection type on the performance of bolted links using the Finite Element Analysis. Numerical models of links are first calibrated using past experimental tests. Modelling criteria adopted to replicate the experimental behaviour of the links highlighted in the tests are reported. The achieved results obtained regarding a flush end plate bolted link and an extended end plate bolted link with different lengths are then used as benchmark to assess the influence of the link length and type of connections adopted on the response of the links. The Finite Element Method is used to investigate alternative solutions to the tested ones. Finally, the investigated options are compared to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each solution. |
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