Top-and-seat and web angle connections: prediction via mechanical model [PDF]
AbstractThis paper presents recent research carried out at the University of Sydney on the full-range behavior of top-and-seat angle connections.
Raffaele Pucinotti
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Determining the moment-rotation curve for top and seat angle and stiffened welded-seat connections using Chisala’s model [PDF]
This research aims to investigate the analytical procedure of constructing the moment-rotation curve for top and seat angle, and stiffened welded-seat connections using Chisala’s model.
Nader Fanaie +2 more
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Numerical investigation of the behaviour of bolted and welded top and seat angle connection in progressive collapse of steel structures [PDF]
After failure of a column in structure by an abnormal loading, undesirable performance and damage of connections of the beams connected to the top of this column, can lead to the local failure of floor and in turn result in progressive collapse in the ...
Mohammad Ali Hadianfard, Mahboobe Namjoo
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Research on Initial Stiffness of Top-and-Seat Angle Semirigid Connections [PDF]
Based on the mechanical characteristics, deformation characteristics of top-and-seat angle semirigid connections, the initial stiffness of the connections were studied. The initial stiffness were derived theoretically with component method. Analytical formulas and fitted formulas were obtained, and these formulas were analysed comparatively with test ...
Wei Liu, Ganping Shu
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Nonlinear Analysis on Prying of Top-and Seat-Angle Connections
application/pdf Nonlinear finite element (FE) analyses are performed to simulate the behavior of top- and seat-angle connections. Contact model with small sliding option is applied between contact pair surfaces of all connecting elements. Bolt pretension force is introduced in the initial steps of analysis.
Ali Ahmed +3 more
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Numerical Investigation of the Behavior of Unstiffened Semi-Rigid Top and Seat Angle Connections under Monotonic Loading [PDF]
In steel structures, unstiffened top and seat angle connections (TSACs) show semi-rigid behavior and transfer both the vertical reaction and some end moment of the beam while also making some degree of rotation.
Zeynep Fırat Alemdar, Yusuf Balaban
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Nonlinear Inelastic Analysis of Semi-Rigid Steel Frames with Top-and-Seat Angle Connections [PDF]
Top-and-seat angle connections (TSACs) exhibit inherently asymmetric and nonlinear moment–rotation behavior, which can significantly influence the global response of steel frames subjected to combined gravity and lateral loading.
Yusuf Balaban +2 more
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Moment Rotation behavior of Top and Seat Angle Connection with Angle Stiffeners
The design specifications for seven commonly used semi-rigid steel connections have been embodied in Indian Standard Code of Practice for General Construction in Steel (IS800:2007). Bolted connections are proved to be efficient by several researchers for its energy dissipating capability under reversal of loading; among them top and seat angle (TSA ...
Navya Talla, K. Baskar
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Retraction Note: Research on Initial Stiffness of Top-and-Seat Angle Semirigid Connections [PDF]
The Publisher and Editor have retracted this article [1] in accordance with good ethical practices. After thorough investigations we believe that the peer review process was compromised. The article was published online on 31-12-2014.
Wei Liu, Ganping Shu
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Design Tables for Top- and Seat-Angle with Double Web-Angle Connections
This paper provides a set of design tables, based on the AISC/LRFD Specification (1994), for the selection of top and seat-angle with double web-angle connections given beam sections and applied loads. These tables enable the engineer to rapidly select proper angle sizes and configurations as well as determine the moment-rotation curve for the ...
Yosuk Kim, Wai‐Fah Chen
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