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OCLC number
46586156
Author
Walbridge, Scott,1973-
Title
An analysis of the cyclic behaviour of steel gusset plate connections.
Degree
M. Sc. -- University of Alberta, 1998
Publisher
Ottawa : National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, [1999]
Description
2 microfiches.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Abstract
This report summarizes a numerical investigation of the cyclic behaviour of gusset plate connections conducted using the finite element program ABAQUS. This numerical investigation consisted of two phases. In the first phase, models were constructed of previously tested gusset plate connections, incorporating framing members, nonlinear material behaviour, initial imperfections and bolt slip. In the second phase, the gusset plate models developed in the first phase were modified to include brace members. A parametric study was then conducted to examine the interaction between the gusset plate and the brace member and to determine the effect of load sequence on the behaviour of these models. Based on the results of this investigation, conclusions are presented regarding: (1) the effects of various parameters on the cyclic behaviour of gusset plate connections, and (2) the potential of the "weak gusset plate - strong bracing member" concept proposed by Rabinovitch and Cheng (1993).
ISBN
0612344312
9780612344310