Parametric Studies of Semi-Rigid Flush End Plate Joints with Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Columns

Abstract:

A semi-rigid beam-to-column composite blind bolted connection is modelled using ABAQUS software. The mechanics of this innovative joint considered in the paper requires careful consideration in order to capture the response accurately using computational techniques. The composite beam is connected to a concrete-filled square column using blind bolts, and the model simulates a connection in hogging bending moment. Partial shear connection is considered, as well as the non-linear material properties and geometry of all of the constitutive components. All connection components were taken as being the same size as used in the experiments against which the method is calibrated, and furthermore the model does not need recourse to empirical push-out test data. The technique can be used to model the connections easily, resulting in rapid and reliable solutions. Using the numerical model which is calibrated accurately against experimental test results, a parametric study is carried out to investigate the pertinent parameters such as the reinforcement ratio, axial loading in the column, thickness of the concrete slab, degree of the shear connection, diameter of the blind bolts and the pretension force in them on the structural behaviour of this innovative type of joint. Based on the parametric studies, recommendations for the design of this kind of structural joint are given.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 553)
• Pages: 588-593
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.553.588
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: Abdolreza Ataei*, Mark A. Bradford
• Keywords: Beam to Column Connection, Blind Bolting, Finite Element Model (FEM), Semi Rigid Joints

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