TY - BOOK AU - Soni, Apurva (PT400314) AU - Gajjar, R. K. (Guide) TI - Prediction models for M-Q curves of semi rigid connections (Also available on CD) U1 - SD TH-0208 PY - 2018/// N1 - CONTENTS Abstract ix Acknowledgement xi Contents xiii List of Tables xvi List of Figures xviii List of Abbreviations xx 1. Introduction 1 Types of Connections 1 1.1.1. Rigid Connections 1 1.1.2. Simple Connections 1 1.1.3. Semi-Rigid Connections 2 Analysis of Steel Frames 2 Types of Semi rigid connection 4 1.3.1. Single Web Angle Connection 4 1.3.2. Double Web Angle Connection 4 1.3.3. Top & Seat Angle Connection 5 1.3.4. Top & Seat Double Web Angle Connection 6 1.3.5. Header Plate Connection 7 1.3.6. Flush End Plate Connection 7 1.3.7. Extended End Plate Connection 7 Objective of the Study 7 2. Literature Review 9 3. Connection Classification 13 Eurocode 3 Classification 3.1.1. Classification by Stiffness 14 3.1.2. Classification by Strength 15 AISC classification 16 Bjorhovde’s Classification 18 4. Prediction Models 19 Frye Morris Polynomial Model 19 Attiogbe & Morris Model 21 Kishi & Chen Model 23 Prabha Model (Modified Frye-Morris Model) 24 5. Finite Element Analysis 27 Experimental Data 27 Finite Element Analysis 29 5.2.1. Geometry formation 29 5.2.2. CAD to ANSYS transfer 29 5.2.3. ANSYS 30 6. Comparision Of Prediction Models 39 Observations 39 7. Conclusion 41 Future Scope 41 8. References 43 9. Appendix 1 45 Units 45 Model 45 9.2.1. Geometry 45 9.2.2. Parts 46 9.2.3. Coordinate Systems 47 9.2.4. Connections 48 9.2.5. Contacts 48 9.2.6. Contact Tools 48 9.2.7. Contact Tool 49 9.2.8. Mesh 57 9.2.9. Mesh Controls 58 Static Structural 59 9.3.1. Analysis 59 9.3.2. Analysis Settings 59 9.3.3. Loads 60 9.3.4. Solution 61 9.3.5. Solution Information 61 Material Data 63 9.4.1. Bolts 4.6 63 9.4.2. Fe250 63 ER -