Finite Element Analysis of Composite Replaceable Short Links

Abstract:

Eccentrically braced frames (EBF) with detachable short links are an efficient solution for buildings in seismic areas owing to their high energy dissipation capacity and ductility and ease of repair in the earthquake aftermath. Past studies revealed that short links can develop shear overstrength (i.e. V_u/V_p, where V_u is the ultimate shear strength and V_p the corresponding plastic resistance) larger than the value recommended in EC8 [1] (i.e. V_u/V_p =1.5). One of the factors causing the higher shear overstrength is the presence of axial restraints that leads to the development of tensile forces in the link at large levels of rotation. Another reason for higher shear overstrength is the composite slab that can resist the shear distortion together with the short link. Within the DUAREM project [2], full scale pseudo-dynamic experimental tests were carried out on 3D EBF allowing thus the investigation of replaceable links considering two arrangements: (i) steel solution – the link was uncoupled from the slab (ii) composite solution – the slab and link are connected. The aim of this paper is to present the results of finite element analyses (FEAs), based on calibrated models and the comparison between the obtained results and the experimental tests performed by [2]. The numerical investigation carried out aims to evaluate the shear overstrength and the level of axial force in the link for both tested configurations.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 763)
• Pages: 576-583
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.763.576
• Online since: February 2018
• Authors: Mariana Zimbru, Mario D'Aniello*, Aurel Stratan, Raffaele Landolfo, Dan Dubină
• Keywords: Composite, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Replaceable Links, Seismic Design

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