Finite element analysis of proposed self-locking joint for modular steel structures
The intermodular connection between modules plays a vital role in the overall performance of modular structures. The separation between a column and connection is possible due to the absence of links (welding or bolting) since limited space is available between modules. This study proposed a self-lo...
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| author | Nadeem, Gohar Safiee, Nor Azizi Abu Bakar, Nabilah Abd Karim, Izian Mohd Nasir, Noor Azline |
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| description | The intermodular connection between modules plays a vital role in the overall performance of modular structures. The separation between a column and connection is possible due to the absence of links (welding or bolting) since limited space is available between modules. This study proposed a self-locking joint to be used in a modular steel structure, connecting columns with a connection without need of extra space between modules. The behavior of the proposed connection subjected to monotonic load was evaluated using a finite element approach using ABAQUS software. The influencing factors contributed to the behavior of the self-locking connection and columns observed using a parametric study. The parametric study was conducted by varying beam thickness, bolt pretension force and friction coefficient µ. Results indicate that the proposed connection can be classified as a semirigid connection according to Eurocode 3 and special moment frame (SMF) as recommended by AISC. |
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| spelling | upm-973392022-09-12T02:12:11Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/97339/ Finite element analysis of proposed self-locking joint for modular steel structures Nadeem, Gohar Safiee, Nor Azizi Abu Bakar, Nabilah Abd Karim, Izian Mohd Nasir, Noor Azline The intermodular connection between modules plays a vital role in the overall performance of modular structures. The separation between a column and connection is possible due to the absence of links (welding or bolting) since limited space is available between modules. This study proposed a self-locking joint to be used in a modular steel structure, connecting columns with a connection without need of extra space between modules. The behavior of the proposed connection subjected to monotonic load was evaluated using a finite element approach using ABAQUS software. The influencing factors contributed to the behavior of the self-locking connection and columns observed using a parametric study. The parametric study was conducted by varying beam thickness, bolt pretension force and friction coefficient µ. Results indicate that the proposed connection can be classified as a semirigid connection according to Eurocode 3 and special moment frame (SMF) as recommended by AISC. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/97339/1/ABSTRACT.pdf Nadeem, Gohar and Safiee, Nor Azizi and Abu Bakar, Nabilah and Abd Karim, Izian and Mohd Nasir, Noor Azline (2021) Finite element analysis of proposed self-locking joint for modular steel structures. Applied Sciences, 11 (19). art. no. 9277. pp. 1-22. ISSN 2076-3417 https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/19/9277 10.3390/app11199277 |
| spellingShingle | Nadeem, Gohar Safiee, Nor Azizi Abu Bakar, Nabilah Abd Karim, Izian Mohd Nasir, Noor Azline Finite element analysis of proposed self-locking joint for modular steel structures |
| title | Finite element analysis of proposed self-locking joint for modular steel structures |
| title_full | Finite element analysis of proposed self-locking joint for modular steel structures |
| title_fullStr | Finite element analysis of proposed self-locking joint for modular steel structures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Finite element analysis of proposed self-locking joint for modular steel structures |
| title_short | Finite element analysis of proposed self-locking joint for modular steel structures |
| title_sort | finite element analysis of proposed self-locking joint for modular steel structures |
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