Methods for the limit state design of triangular steel gusset plates

Experimental and numerical parametric study on the capacity of coped beam ends

“…Both models provided conservative predictions. The Martin model [33] may be suggested to be a particularly simple and useful design tool.…”

“…In conclusion, both bracket design models [33,34] provide reasonable and conservative results and may thus be used as simple design tools for the top coped seat connected beam ends. The model proposed by Martin [33] may be preferred due to its simplicity.…”

“…Comparison of the test results and the results predicted by the design models for brackets [33,34]. Table 4 Comparison of the test results with the results predicted by models by [11] and [13].…”

“…The Martin model [33] yields quite conservative but uniform predictions, as measured by the ratio of R Test to the predicted force R Martin , which ranges from 1.47 to 1.76. The Laustsen [34] Table 3.…”

“…The model assumed that the loading acted at a distance e = 0.6b and yielded extremely conservative results. Subsequent improvements were given in [32][33][34]; these improvements covered other load positions and incorporated post-critical strength and plastic mechanisms.…”