READ ME File For 'Data-driven assessment and modelling of extended endplate connections'

Dataset DOI: 10.5258/SOTON/PG/D119

ReadMe Author: Zizhou Ding, University of Southampton, https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0573-8146

This dataset supports the thesis entitled "Data-driven assessment and modelling of extended endplate connections"

This dataset supports the publication:

Authors: Zizhou Ding and Ahmed Elkady
Title: 'Generalized spring model for steel bolts in tension considering uncertainty and loading speed'
Journal: Journal of Constructional Steel Research
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2025.109574

Authors: Zizhou Ding and Ahmed Elkady
Title: 'Deformation mode classification in extended endplate connections and implications on hysteretic response'
Journal: Engineering Structures
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.121709

Authors: Zizhou Ding and Ahmed Elkady
Title: 'Backbone moment-rotation models for partial-strength steel endplate connections'
Journal: Engineering Structures
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.121465

AWARDED BY: University of Southampton

DATE OF AWARD: 2026

Date of data collection: Sep 2023 to Sep 2025

Information about geographic location of data collection: University of Southampton, UK

License: CC-BY

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DATA & FILE OVERVIEW
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This dataset contains all the experimental data for high-strength bolts force-displacement response
and the numerical data of geoemtric and material parameter for each specimen used in CFE parametric study.

Data file list: 1) Test_data_for_high-strength_bolt_tensile_force-displacement_responses.xlsx; 2) Parametric_study_for_extended_endplate_connections.xlsx

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METHODOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Description of methods used for collection/generation of data: Experimental test in TSRL lab (University of Southampton)

Methods for processing the data: The details of processing the data are fully explained in the entitled thesis 

Software- or Instrument-specific information needed to interpret the data, including software and hardware version numbers: MATLAB (2021b); ABAQUS/CAE (2024)

Environmental/experimental conditions: Well conducted in TSRL lab and supervised by lab technicians for high-strength bolt tests

People involved with sample collection, processing, analysis and/or submission: Prof. Ahmed Elkady (University of Southampton)

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DATA-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
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Data file: Test_data_for_high-strength_bolt_tensile_force-displacement_responses.xlsx

Number of variables: 33

Number of cases/rows: 276

Variable list, defining any abbreviations, units of measure, codes or symbols used: The details are well explained in each data file - 'Legend' sheet.
   
Date that the file was created: April, 2026

Data file: Parametric_study_for_extended_endplate_connections.xlsx

Number of variables: 27

Number of cases/rows: 1984

Variable list, defining any abbreviations, units of measure, codes or symbols used: The details are well explained in each data file - 'Legend' sheet.
   
Date that the file was created: April, 2026