Abstract
Beam-to-column connections with flush end plates have been increasingly used in steel and
composite structures. Demountable connections are generally assembled from prefabricated
structural members, which can be dismantled and reused after their useful service life. This paper
presents an innovative form of beam-to-column flush end plate connection for steel and composite
frames, and demountability of this type of connection can be achieved by utilizing blind bolts. Finite
element models were developed to investigate the behaviour of beam-to-column connections. The
finite element models have been verified against experimental data. It was found that the finite
element models were capable of predicting the behaviour of the beam-to-column connections
accurately. The behaviour and performance of steel beams and blind bolts were discussed based on
the finite element analysis results. Blind bolts and end plate play an important role in the design of
beam-to-column connections.
composite structures. Demountable connections are generally assembled from prefabricated
structural members, which can be dismantled and reused after their useful service life. This paper
presents an innovative form of beam-to-column flush end plate connection for steel and composite
frames, and demountability of this type of connection can be achieved by utilizing blind bolts. Finite
element models were developed to investigate the behaviour of beam-to-column connections. The
finite element models have been verified against experimental data. It was found that the finite
element models were capable of predicting the behaviour of the beam-to-column connections
accurately. The behaviour and performance of steel beams and blind bolts were discussed based on
the finite element analysis results. Blind bolts and end plate play an important role in the design of
beam-to-column connections.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Eighth International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures |
| Editors | B Young, Y Cai |
| Place of Publication | Hong Kong |
| Publisher | University of Hong Kong |
| Pages | 1-8 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | The 8th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures - Hong Kong, China Duration: 7 Dec 2016 → 9 Dec 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | The 8th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures |
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| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Period | 7/12/16 → 9/12/16 |