The aim of the paper is to verify and present methodology for ultimate tensile resistance prediction in steel angle tension members connected to gusset plates with one row of bolts. After a description of the experimental investigations, the next step was to build numerical models. The subjects of the experiments consisted of single plate specimens with drilled holes and angles connected to gusset plates with 1, 2, 3, or 4 bolts. Close attention was given to choosing the appropriate material model, which takes into account the influence of microstructural damage and the process of ductile fracture initiation and propagation. The porous Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman material model was analysed and the paper focuses on hierarchical validation of numerical models of steel angle bolted connections, which will then be used for parametric studies.

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The paper presents results of investigation carried out on structure of the cultural center building in Dębica in Poland. Technical condition of mentioned building after 40 years of exploitation did not allow for its further use. In order to check the reliability of the structure, the authorities of the city commissioned an expertise. This study included basic structure measurements, loads statement and static analysis as well as check of limit states. As a result of the conducted analyses, it was found that the roof structure made of steel girder with web openings did not comply with resistant conditions. The paper presents brief description of building structure, numerical analyses and proposals of strengthening the roof girder.

This paper presents the results of experimental and numerical tests on angle members connected by one leg with a single row of bolts. This study was designed to determine which failure mode governs the resistance of such joints: net section rupture or block tearing rupture. Experimental tests were insufficient to completely identify the failure modes, and it was necessary to conduct numerical simulations. Finite element analysis of steel element resistance based on rupture required advanced material modelling, taking into account ductile initiation and propagation of fractures. This was realised using the Gurson–Tvergaard–Needleman porous material model, which allows for analysis of the joint across the full scope of its behaviour, from unloaded state to failure. Through experimental testing and numerical simulations, both failure mechanisms (net section and block tearing) were examined, and an approach to identify the failure mode was proposed. The obtained results provided experimental and numerical evidence to validate the strength function used in design standards. Finally, the obtained results of the load capacity were compared with the design procedures given in the Eurocode 3′s current and 2021 proposed editions.