Steel connection design by inelastic analysis - Verification examples

Steel Connection Design by Inelastic Analysis is a comprehensive resource on the finite element method in structural steel connection design through verification with AISC 360 provisions. This book covers the use of the finite element method in structural steel connection design. Verification with AISC 360 provisions is presented, focusing on CBFEM. Detailed modeling and verification examples with references to AISC and other relevant publications are included throughout the text, along with roughly 250 illustrations to aid in reader comprehension. Readers of this book will benefit from understanding the basics of structural design. The book includes information on: - T-stub connections, single-plate shear connections, bracket plate connections, beam-over-column connections, and end-plate moment connections - Bolted wide flange splice connections, temporary splice connections, and chevron brace connections in a braced frame - Beam-column-brace connections and double-angle simple beam-to-column connections - Semi-rigid moment connections, covering code design calculations and comparisons, IDEA StatiCa analysis, and ABAQUS analysis This book is not just an academic exercise—it's a practical guide that will improve the quality and efficiency of your designs, whether you’re an experienced engineer or a student eager to build a strong foundation in the field. Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Introduction Structure of the Book 1 Connection Design 1.1 Design Models 1.2 Traditional Design Methods 1.3 Past and Present Numerical Design Calculations 1.4 Validation and Verification 1.5 Benchmark Cases 1.6 Numerical Experiments 1.7 Experimental Validation References 2 The Component-Based Finite Element Method 2.1 Material Model 2.2 Plate Model and Mesh Convergence 2.3 Contacts 2.4 Welds 2.5 Bolts 2.6 Interaction of Shear and Tension in a Bolt 2.7 High-Strength Bolts in Slip-Critical Connections 2.8 Anchor Bolts 2.9 Concrete Block 2.10 Local Buckling of Compressed Internal Plates 2.11 Moment-Rotation Relation 2.12 Bending Stiffness 2.13 Deformation Capacity 2.14 Connection Model in Global Analyses References 3 Welded Connection 3.1 Fillet Weld in a Lap Joint 3.2 Fillet Weld in a Cleat Connection 3.3 Fillet Weld of a Shear Tab Reference 4 T-Stub Connections 4.1 Description 4.2 Slip-Critical Connections 4.3 Prying Action 4.4 Prying of the T-Stub 4.5 Prying of the Beam Flange 4.6 Summary References 5 Beam-Over-Column Connections 5.1 Description 5.2 HSS Column Local Yielding and Crippling 5.3 Beam Web Local Yielding and Crippling 5.4 Axial Compression/Bending Moment Interaction 5.5 Summary References 6 Base Plate Connections 6.1 Description 6.2 Concentric Axial Compressive Load 6.3 Shear Load 6.4 Combined Axial Compressive Load and Moment 6.5 Summary References 7 Bracket Plate Connections 7.1 Description 7.2 Bolted Bracket Plate Connections 7.3 Bolt Shear Rupture 7.4 Additional Bolt Groups 7.5 Tearout 7.6 Slip Critical 7.7 Welded Bracket Plate Connections 7.8 Summary References 8 Single Plate Shear Connections 8.1 Description 8.2 Bolt Group Strength 8.3 Plate Thickness 8.4 Other Framing Configurations 8.5 Location of the Point of Zero Moment 8.6 Stiffness Analysis 8.7 Summary References 9 Extended End-Plate Moment Connections 9.1 Description 9.2 End-Plate Thickness 9.3 Vertical Bolt Spacing 9.4 Capacity Design 9.5 Summary References 10 Bolted Wide Flange Splice Connections 10.1 Description 10.2 Axial Loading 10.3 Axial Loading with Unequal Column Depths 10.4 Combined Axial and Major-Axis Flexure Loading 10.5 Summary References 11 Temporary Splice Connection 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Axial Load 11.3 Bending Moments 11.4 Shear Along the z-Axis 11.5 Shear Along the y-Axis 11.6 Torsion 11.7 Summary References 12 Vertical Bracing Connections 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Verification Examples 12.3 Connection Design Capabilities of Software for HSS 12.4 Summary References 13 HSS Square Braces Welded to Gusset Plates in a Concentrically Braced Frame 13.1 Problem Description 13.2 Verification of Resistance as per AISC 13.3 Resistance by CBFEM 13.4 Summary Appendix References 14 HSS Circular Braces Welded to a Gusset Plate in a Chevron Concentrically Braced Frame 14.1 Problem Description 14.2 Verification of Resistance as Per AISC 14.3 Resistance by CBFEM 14.4 Parametric Study 14.5 Summary Appendix References 15 Wide Flange Brace Bolted to a Gusset Plate in a Concentrically Braced Frame 15.1 Problem Description 15.2 Verification of Resistance as Per AISC 15.3 Verification of Resistance as Per CBFEM 15.4 Parametric Study 15.5 Summary Appendix References 16 Double Angle Brace Bolted to a Gusset Plate in a Concentrically Braced Frame 16.1 Problem Description 16.2 Verification of Resistance as Per AISC 16.3 Verification of Resistance as Per CBFEM 16.4 Resistance by CBFEM 16.5 Summary Appendix References 17 Double Web-Angle (DWA) Connections 17.1 Description 17.2 The Experimental Study 17.3 Code Design Calculations and Comparisons 17.4 IDEA StatiCa Analysis 17.5 ABAQUS Modeling and Analysis 17.6 Results Comparison 17.7 Summary References 18 Top- and Seat-Angle with Double Web-Angle (TSADWA) Connections 18.1 Description 18.2 Experimental Study on TSADWA Connections 18.3 Code Design Calculations and Comparisons 18.4 IDEA StatiCa Analysis 18.5 ABAQUS Analysis 18.6 Results Comparison 18.7 Summary References 19 Bolted Flange Plate (BFP) Moment Connections 19.1 Description 19.2 Experimental Study on BFP Moment Connections 19.3 Code Design Calculations and Comparisons 19.4 IDEA StatiCa Analysis 19.5 ABAQUS Analysis 19.6 Results Comparison 19.7 Summary References 20 Conclusion References Disclaimer Terms and symbols Index End User License Agreement