Sentence examples for behavior of connections from inspiring English sources
A finite element (FE) model was developed to simulate the behavior of connections under axial compression.
Therefore, evaluation of the behavior of connections used in modular construction is crucial.
The type of metal fasteners is crucial to the thermo-mechanical behavior of connections.
This paper investigates the flexural behavior of connections associated with the cold-formed steel storage pallet racks.
The goal of the current study is to find a new moment rotation relation to estimate the behavior of connections of this type.
A series of monotonic and cyclic tests were performed on unstrengthened specimens, in order to characterize the original behavior of connections, representative of traditional timber trusses.
Meanwhile, some measures are suggested to improve the behavior of connection in resisting progressive collapse.
Finite element models of the columns were created with ANSYS by considering the bond-slip effect between reinforcement and concrete, contact behavior of connection surface, and material nonlinearity, depending on different structural details.
Simplified blast loading is then applied to the verified connection models and the behavior of these connections under blast loads is evaluated with the connection critical areas being determined.
After validating the models, the shear tab and supported beam in the orthogonal configurations were oriented at different angles to check the effect of the connection orientation on the behavior of these connections.
