Blast modelling of steel frames with simple connections
Blast modelling of steel frames with simple connections
This paper is concerned with the problem that structural joints in whole-frame models cannot at present be modelled in sufficiently minute detail to realistically represent their behaviour. It is well recognised that the structural joints represent the weakest link in building frames; therefore frame models are potentially inaccurate in a critical area. The impact of this research is in the development of an accurate frame modelling approach that achieves a realistic treatment of joint response without significantly increasing the computational requirements. The method utilises simplified connection models using rate dependent non-linear springs which, when assembled, allow a realistic representation of the connection behaviour. The method is found to be capable of modelling strain-rate dependent material property effects with a high degree of accuracy; as well as coping adequately with the force and rotation combinations which develop during blast response. Increased rotation rate, which occurs as a response to blast loading, is shown to modify the rotational stiffness in joints which can in turn lead to increased dynamic shear forces. Structural models which over-simplify joint stiffness and which ignore strain rate effects are shown to lead to potentially unsafe solutions
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Stoddart, E.P.
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Byfield, M.P.
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Tyas, A.
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Stoddart, E.P.
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Byfield, M.P.
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Tyas, A.
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Stoddart, E.P., Byfield, M.P. and Tyas, A.
(2012)
Blast modelling of steel frames with simple connections.
Journal of Structural Engineering, n/a, .
(doi:10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0000778).
Abstract
This paper is concerned with the problem that structural joints in whole-frame models cannot at present be modelled in sufficiently minute detail to realistically represent their behaviour. It is well recognised that the structural joints represent the weakest link in building frames; therefore frame models are potentially inaccurate in a critical area. The impact of this research is in the development of an accurate frame modelling approach that achieves a realistic treatment of joint response without significantly increasing the computational requirements. The method utilises simplified connection models using rate dependent non-linear springs which, when assembled, allow a realistic representation of the connection behaviour. The method is found to be capable of modelling strain-rate dependent material property effects with a high degree of accuracy; as well as coping adequately with the force and rotation combinations which develop during blast response. Increased rotation rate, which occurs as a response to blast loading, is shown to modify the rotational stiffness in joints which can in turn lead to increased dynamic shear forces. Structural models which over-simplify joint stiffness and which ignore strain rate effects are shown to lead to potentially unsafe solutions
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