Steel-to-concrete connections in narrow concrete corners
(2022) In 0349-4969 VBKM01 20221Division of Structural Engineering
- Abstract
- A commonly occurring problem when designing steel-to-concrete connections in corners with space deficits is the necessity for irregularly placed bolts with regards to design codes. The complexity of the calculations for the irregular placements of bolts generates the need to use simplified models during the design. This simplification could lead to differences between the design and the physical product, resulting in uncertainties regarding the connection's strength. The purpose of this thesis is to enhance the understanding of the effects on strength and the modes of failure for the connection due to the simplified models used and investigate whether the geometrical changes could be accounted for in design.
The study was performed... (More) - A commonly occurring problem when designing steel-to-concrete connections in corners with space deficits is the necessity for irregularly placed bolts with regards to design codes. The complexity of the calculations for the irregular placements of bolts generates the need to use simplified models during the design. This simplification could lead to differences between the design and the physical product, resulting in uncertainties regarding the connection's strength. The purpose of this thesis is to enhance the understanding of the effects on strength and the modes of failure for the connection due to the simplified models used and investigate whether the geometrical changes could be accounted for in design.
The study was performed using numerical analysis to simulate the real life behaviour of two models subjected to relevant load effects. The models were constructed in the finite element software Abaqus and validated as well as calibrated against laboratory tests performed at Luleå Technical University in 2013. The extent of the study was limited to a single case of simplified design with no regards to concrete reinforcement and tested in isolation from the entirety of the structure by the use of boundary conditions.
Results show the existence of a reduction in capacity for the irregular shaped connection compared to the design model and changes to the associated failure mode. However, further studies and parametrization is needed to find conclusive evidence that the found relations are relevant for the general case and could be used for future design. (Less) - Popular Abstract (Swedish)
- Ett vanligt förekommenade problem vid utformning av stål-och betonganslutningar i hörn är att platsbrist kan ge upphov till anslutningar som är asymmetriskt utformade. De avvikande placeringarna på bultarna medför komplexa beräkningar och skapar ett behov av förenklade modeller vid design. Förenklingen kan leda till skillnader i brottsbeteende mellan designen och den fysiska produkten vilket kan leda till osäkerheter kring anslutningens hållfasthet. Syftet med den här avhandlingen är att öka förståelsen för förenklade beräkningsmodellers inverkan på anslutningens hållfasthet och brottmod samt undersöka huruvida geometriska skillnader kan beaktas i design.
Studien genomfördes som en numerisk analys av två modellers verkliga beteende... (More) - Ett vanligt förekommenade problem vid utformning av stål-och betonganslutningar i hörn är att platsbrist kan ge upphov till anslutningar som är asymmetriskt utformade. De avvikande placeringarna på bultarna medför komplexa beräkningar och skapar ett behov av förenklade modeller vid design. Förenklingen kan leda till skillnader i brottsbeteende mellan designen och den fysiska produkten vilket kan leda till osäkerheter kring anslutningens hållfasthet. Syftet med den här avhandlingen är att öka förståelsen för förenklade beräkningsmodellers inverkan på anslutningens hållfasthet och brottmod samt undersöka huruvida geometriska skillnader kan beaktas i design.
Studien genomfördes som en numerisk analys av två modellers verkliga beteende under påfrestan av relevanta lasteffekter. Modellerna konstruerades i finita element-programmet Abaqus och valideras samt kaliberades mot laboratoriska försök utförda vid Luleå tekniska universitet under 2013. Studiens omfattning avgränsades till ett enskilt fall av en förenklad modell utan beaktning av möjlig armering och testades i avskildhet utan interaktion med övriga konstruktionen med hjälp av randvillkor.
Resultaten påvisade förekomsten av kapacitetsbrist i anslutningen med avvikande bultplacering i förhållande till den förenklade modellen samt möjliga förändringar av dess brottsmod. Vidare studier och parametrisering krävs emellertid för att finna uteslutande bevis för att upptäckterna kan styrkas för det generella fallet och kan användas i framtida utformning. (Less)
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- author
- Carlson Bjernald, Daniel LU and Lönn, Emil
- supervisor
- organization
- alternative title
- Stål-betonganslutningar i trånga hörn
- course
- VBKM01 20221
- year
- 2022
- type
- H3 - Professional qualifications (4 Years - )
- subject
- keywords
- Concrete, steel bolts, concrete failure modes, Abaqus, numerical calculations, concrete cone failure, concrete damaged plasticity
- publication/series
- 0349-4969
- report number
- 22/5293
- other publication id
- LUTVDG/TVBK-22/5293
- language
- English
- additional info
- Additional supervisors at AFRY:
Fernando de Abreu Almeida
Rasoul Nilforoush
HAndledare: Ivar Björnsson
Examinator: Jonas Niklewski - id
- 9098186
- date added to LUP
- 2022-08-25 12:46:45
- date last changed
- 2022-08-25 12:46:45
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