Numerical and Analytical Investigation of Aluminium Bracket Strengthening

Abstract

This paper focuses on an analytical and numerical investigation of aluminium brackets used to fasten light-weight curtain walls to building facilities. The authors propose a solution to increase the load capacity of aluminium brackets by means of additional cover plates (straps). This paper also includes a short survey of literature and material properties concerning the EN AW-6060 T6 aluminium alloy. This paper suggests an initiation of a comprehensive investigation on aluminium brackets.

Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Bracket Strengthening

“…The investigation is aimed at assessing mechanical properties of aluminium brackets strengthened by washers and straps (cover plates) on steel base and concrete foundations. The paper supplements and develops former investigations carried out by Ambroziak et al [1], it may provide scientists, engineers, and designers with an experimental and theoretical basis in the field of mechanical properties of strengthened aluminium brackets. Based on the performed laboratory tests the following conclusions may be drawn:…”

“…Moreover, inadequate support of glass façade elements eventually brings about the extreme danger to life and property. Ambroziak et al [1] have undertaken numerical and analytical investigations of aluminium bracket strengthening by additional cover plates (straps) in the case of insufficient load-bearing capacity and stiffness due to design loads. The proposed research addresses laboratory tests to experimentally assess the increase of bearing capacity of the aluminium bracket applied to fasten lightweight curtain walls to building facilities.…”

Archives of Civil Engineering

“…The modern advanced method based on the geometrical and material nonlinear analysis with imperfections (GMNIA) uses the finite element method (FEM). This method allows simulating the behaviour of the structure including wide spectrum of factors and phenomena (e.g., [1], [6], [15], [25], [32]). However, the application of GMNIA requires sophisticated software and an advanced model of the analysed problem, which results in an increase in the computational time and costs.…”

“…Steel purlins are considered simple structural members supporting the roof covering and usually designed as hot-rolled or cold-formed elements. In both cases, the most essential parameter to be considered for their safety 1 MSc., Eng., Rzeszów University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture, ul. Poznańska 2, 35-084 Rzeszów, Poland, e-mail: mgorski@prz.edu.pl 2 Prof., DSc., PhD., Eng., Rzeszów University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture, ul.…”