Title :
Ultimate Strength and Parametric Analysis of T-/p- Joints in SHS Sections
Author :
Xiao, Jianchun ; Liu, Jinfang ; Xu, Hao ; Ma, Kejian
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Space Struct., Guizhou Univ., Guiyang, China
Abstract :
T-/pi- unstiffened Vierendeel connections in SHS sections loaded by axial and shear forces have been studied by nonlinear finite element method and uniform design approach. The influence of cross-sectional dimensions of members, the segmental length and the height of a Vierendeel truss were considered. Analysis shows that the cross-sectional dimensions of members exert a significant influence on the ultimate strength. However, the effect of segmental length and the height on T-/pi- joint of a Vierendeel truss in SHS sections may not be neglected absolutely when accurate ultimate load-carrying capacity is required.
Keywords :
construction components; finite element analysis; supports; tensile strength; T-/pi- joints; T-/pi- unstiffened Vierendeel connections; axial forces; cross-sectional dimensions; hollow steel sections; nonlinear finite element method; parametric analysis; shear forces; ultimate load-carrying capacity; ultimate strength; uniform design approach; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Costs; Design for experiments; Design methodology; Finite element methods; Parametric study; Steel; Welding; Vierendeel truss; connections; hollow steel section; parametric analysis; ultimate strength;
Conference_Titel :
Computational Sciences and Optimization, 2009. CSO 2009. International Joint Conference on
Conference_Location :
Sanya, Hainan
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3605-7
DOI :
10.1109/CSO.2009.143
