Shahrin Mohammad

Publications (1)0.43 Total impact

• Article: Finite element analysis of flush end-plate connections connected to column web

  Mahmood Md Tahir, Irwan Juki, Lee Hong Yong, Shahrin Mohammad, Shek Poi Ngian
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  ABSTRACT: Eurocode 3: Part 1.8 (2005b) does not cover the empirical design for flush end-plate connections connected to column web. Thus, experimental works need to be performed to investigate the behaviour of the minor axis end-plate bolted connection. However, the experimental tests are expensive, tedious and time consuming to be conducted. Alternatively, finite element modelling and analysis can be adopted to predict the behaviour of the connection accurately. Five specimens of flush end-plate connections connected to column web with variable parameters have been tested and the results are compared with finite element analysis. Finite element models with enhanced strain solid and contact joint elements are used to stimulate the connection behaviour. The objective of this paper is to compare and validate the accuracy and reliability of the finite element model by correlating moment rotation (M-Φ) curves between the finite element model and experimental tests. The comparison shows a reasonable agreement between the predicted results from FEA and the experimental tests. Keywordsbeam-to-column connection–column web connection–flush end plate–finite element analysis–partial strength
  International journal of steel structures 05/2012; 11(3):247-258. · 0.43 Impact Factor