TY - GEN
T1 - Finite element analyses of flexible end-plate connections between steel beams and columns at elevated temperatures
AU - Al-Jabri, Khalifa
AU - Al-Jahwari, Farooq
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - This paper presents a finite element analysis procedure developed to study the behavior of a flexible end-plate connection between steel beams and a column at elevated temperatures and generates temperature-rotation diagrams that describe the behavior of the connection. The analysis used a highly detailed three dimensional finite element model that is created using the commercial ABAQUS software. The steel connection properties are selected in a way that reflects commonly used connections in steel framed buildings. The results of the finite element model are calibrated and compared to the results of experimental fire tests conducted on similar connections. The results show that the predicted behavior of the joints is in a good agreement with actual behavior of the joints. A regression model is developed to describe the behavior of flexible end-plate joints in fire.
AB - This paper presents a finite element analysis procedure developed to study the behavior of a flexible end-plate connection between steel beams and a column at elevated temperatures and generates temperature-rotation diagrams that describe the behavior of the connection. The analysis used a highly detailed three dimensional finite element model that is created using the commercial ABAQUS software. The steel connection properties are selected in a way that reflects commonly used connections in steel framed buildings. The results of the finite element model are calibrated and compared to the results of experimental fire tests conducted on similar connections. The results show that the predicted behavior of the joints is in a good agreement with actual behavior of the joints. A regression model is developed to describe the behavior of flexible end-plate joints in fire.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:77955781543
SN - 9781605950273
T3 - Structures in Fire - Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference, SiF'10
SP - 687
EP - 693
BT - Structures in Fire - Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference, SiF'10
T2 - 6th International Conference on Structures in Fire, SiF'10
Y2 - 2 June 2010 through 4 June 2010
ER -