Steel T-Stub connections under static loading: an effective 2-D numerical model

Elastoplastic analysis of elementary bolted steel tee-stub connections

“…Recent FE studies include the works of Bursi and Jaspart [2][3][4], Bahaari and Sherbourne [5][6][7][8][9][10][11], Choi and Chung [12], Yang et al [13], Mistakidis [14] and Swanson et al [15]. The above studies were mostly concerned with the accomplishment of a reliable FE model and gave some basis for its implementation.…”

Analysis of a bolted T-stub strengthened by backing-plates with regard to Eurocode 3

“…The 2D model with plan stresses presents a simple solution but leads to a simplification of the geometry for the bolts and the holes. So, different thicknesses are considered for the T-stub web, the flange, the holes and the bolts [15]. The bolt shank is not superposed geometrically to the hole and the bolt head is in unilateral contact with the flange (or the backing-plate).…”

Simulation of experiments on RC frames strengthened with dissipative steel links

“…Of course, it has to be mentioned that the effectiveness of the adopted simulation methodology stems from the more or less two-dimensional deformation patterns that develop in the tested specimens. Similar methodologies have already been applied by the first two authors for the simulation of fibre reinforced cementitious matrix beams (Georgiadi-Stefanidi et al 2010 and by the second author for the simulation of the response of various types of steel connections (Mistakidis et al 1997, Kontoleon et al 1999.…”