This project introduces the prediction of behaviour of structural steel connections by the component based finite element method (CBFEM). The distribution of internal forces in connection is analysed by finite element method. The connectors’ behaviour is modelled by analytical models as components.

The method enable to design complex joints generally loaded. The check for slender plates is introduced to allow a design of local buckling at post-critical stage of joint. The resistance is checked by limiting the strain of plates and resistance of connectors (weld, bolts, anchor bolts). The prediction of initial stiffness and deformation capacity is natively included. 

Lectures at MC´s level in pdf and pptx.

The Validation & Verification of the CBFEM is prepared in the book Wald F et al Benchmark cases for advanced design of structural steel connections Česká technika - nakladatelství ČVUT, 2016. You can buy the book in Univerzitní knihkupectví odborné literatury The selected chapters is possible download here    List of contents 4 WELDED CONNECTION    4.4. Fillet weld in beam to column joint 5 BOLTED CONNECTION    5.3. End plate minor axis connection 6 SLENDER PLATE IN COMPRESSION    6.2. Column web panel in shear 7 HOLLOW SECTION JOINT    7.3. Uniplanar T-joint ecting between longitudinal gusset plate and RHS chord 8 COLUMN BASE   8.4. Column based of of hollow section column   Release of book at video and PPS prezentation

 

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Plastification during loading of bolted portal frame eaves moment connection presented by CBFEM.

    

 

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