Papers by Keyword: Joint

Abstract: An experimental study of tensile failure behaviors of L-shaped adhesive-bonded and bolted hybrid composite joints, which are designed to connect composite cabins, is performed. A set of rigid jigs was designed to fix the specimens and ensure to apply an axial tensile load. The damage processes, failure loads and ultimate failure patterns of the joints are obtained from the tests. Some indentation around the fastener hole and remarkable discontinuity departure between the top and bottom L-shaped laminates which leads to the catastrophic failure can be observed on the specimens. It follows that the discontinuity is the weak spot and required to be strengthened.

Abstract: Confronting with the difficulties of the construction metro station in the Northeast of China, a new idea of shield method combined prefabricated method is put forward. In the paper the research status of the underground engineering precast assembly technology was analyzed and classified firstly. The method of single round interval shield combined with open-cut (or covered excavation) prefabricated sections and on the basis of shield tunnel to build single arch station is especially worth studying and promotion. Then the key prefabricate theory needing to deal with such as how to calculating the spring stiffness and so forth of the calculating model. The key technology such as joint formation, waterproof and the other of shield method combined with prefabricated method was discussed.

Abstract: In this paper, the finite element analysis software ABAQUS is used to study the seismic performance of the joint of crisscross concrete-filled steel tube core column-steel beam tested by the pseudo static simulation under low cyclic loading. Then we can get the load-displacement curves of the joint when the axial compressive ratios are 0.2~0.9. By the data analysis can be drawn: the joint of crisscross concrete-filled steel tube core column and steel beam has good ductility and strong plastic deformation capacity, and it can absorb the seismic energy largely; within range of smaller axial compression ratios, the ultimate bearing capacity of the joint has increased with the increasing of axial compression force, however, in range of larger axial compression ratios, the ultimate bearing capacity of the joint has reduced with increasing of the axial compression force; and ductility of the beam-column joint has no obvious decline when the axial force increases.

Abstract: In this paper, the finite element analysis software ABAQUS is used to study the seismic performance of the joints of rectangular steel tubular columns filled with steel-reinforced concrete and H-shaped steel beam in different beam strengths, which are under the same axial compression ratio of 0.2. By the finite element simulation, we can get the load-displacement curves and skeleton curves from the end of H-shaped steel beam. According to the curves and dates, the seismic performance of the joints is analyzed. The shape of each restoring force curves presents for full square spindle, reflecting that the beam-column structure can effectively absorb the seismic energy; with the enhancement of H-shaped steel beam’s strength, the ultimate bearing capacity of the structure is gradually increasing, however, the stiffness and overall stability of the components become worse by degrees; the change of ductility property about the joints is not obvious, showing good seismic performance.

Abstract: The mechanical behavior of joints on lattice wind turbine tower of concrete-filled steel tubular(CFST) is very complex, the safety and reliability of joints is very important for the whole structure. To better understand the mechanical properties of the joints, we design a static loading test of 3 KT-type CFST joints. According to the test, we make analysis about the failure progress, equivalent stress of joint intersection and the relation of load-defomation. The results showed that due to the presence of concrete, the failure mode of CFST joints is web members failed. The failure characteristic of overlap joints is the instability of compression web member while the gap joints are the weld tear of tensile web member. With the increase of the overlap ratio, the distribution of the equivalent stress is more uniform. The high stress area is in the gap and the tower wall which between the crown point and saddle point in tensile side.

Abstract: In the process of steel structure construction, it was inevitable that the members of structure had initial imperfections which might decrease capacity of the structure. In order to consider the influence of lateral deviation of beams on rigid joints transferring forces outside box columns, in this paper 4 specimens were designed to compare the performance of joints with force-transforming plates to traditional joints by finite element method program ANSYS. The results indicated that adding force-transforming plates could transmit stresses to beams which were far from the panel zone, to avoid joints’ stress concentration. Moreover, in the same case, when the beams were imperfect, the yielding capacity and ultimate carrying capacity of the joints with force-transforming plates were significant higher than those of traditional joints. Moreover, the adding force-transforming plates were helpful to reduce the influence from the beams imperfect. This kind of joints can be used to the practical engineering.

Abstract: This paper introduces the concepts and characteristics of beam-column end plate semi-rigid connection joints of steel structure, analyzes the current status of studies on various performance of semi-rigid extended end plate bolted connection joints of steel frame at home and abroad, as well as the shortcomings of existing studies on end plate bolted connection joints of steel frame, and on these bases, makes suggestions on the contents need to be studied further regarding this type of connection joints.

Abstract: Kinematic chains differ due to the structural differences between them. The location of links, joints and loops differ in each kinematic chain to make it unique. Two similar kinematic chains will produce similar motion properties and hence are avoided. The performance of these kinematic chains also depends on the individual topology, i.e. the placement of its entities. In the present work an attempt has been made to compare a family of kinematic chains based on its structural properties. The method is based on identifying the chains structural property by using its JOINT LOOP connectivity table. Nomenclature J - Number of joints, F - Degree of freedom of the chain, N - Number of links, L - Number of basic loops (independent loops plus one peripheral loop).

Abstract: This Traditional joints used for the restoration of historical timber structures are not designed according to standards. A very common joint is a vertical splice skew with a key. Unfortunately, the forces mutually acting in its separated parts are not known. It is only their limits that may be derived with some accuracy, but even this is very valuable for practice. The accurate values may be obtained from measurements or experiments.

Abstract: This summary report is based on the experimental and numerical research of thin-walled cross-section’s compression resistance and shear strength of their joints carried out in St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University and HAMK University of Applied Sciences, Sheet Metal Centre. Current situation on Russian market concerning the usage of cold-formed thin-walled cross-sections is aimed to find out a base foundation to start up a stipulation of the elements under discussion in the building industry (Kolesov et al. 2007; Peleshko, Urchenko 2009; Zhmarin 2012). Some questions about the compression resistance of such cross-sections were raised on different conferences (Vatin, Sinelnikov 2013; Winter 1952; Yu Wei-Wen et al. 1996) by scientific community and by companies such as Rautaruukki Oyj (Finland). Steel galvanized C-and U-profiles and thermo-profiles are types of thin-walled cross-sections that are normally used in small houses construction (Shatov 2011; Smaznov 2011). Thermo-profiles have slots in web that decrease the thermal flow through the web, but have a negative effect on strength of the profiles (Schafer, Pekoz 1998; Vatin, Popova 2006). These profiles were an object of the research. Investigations carried out included tests to prove the compression resistance of the thin-walled cross-sections and shear strength of stud-to-rack joints. Numerical modelling of thin-walled cross-sections (Cheng, Schafer 2007) was done with contemporary analysis software (SCAD Office, Lira) (Kriksunov et al. 2010; Perel'muter et al. 2009) using the finite element method (FEM) (Bayan et al. 2011; Gordeeva, Vatin 2011; Rasmussen 2009).