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