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Low Cycle Fatigue Behavior of a Reduced End Plate Moment Connection (T-Stub)

Chemin Lim1, Wonchang Choi2, Emmett A. Sumner3 and Taher Abu-Lebdeh4
  • 1 Houston, Texas 77079, United States
  • 2 North Carolina AT State University, United States
  • 3 North Carolina State University, United States
  • 4 North Carolina AT State University, United Kingdom

Abstract

Problem statement: In this research, four reduced End Plate Moment Connection (EPMC) specimens (T-stubs) are tested to verify the numerical and theoretical methods for preanalysis of the Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) behavior of a four-bolt extended unstiffened EPMC. Approach: The T-stub specimens are bolted to a support frame and a monotonic load is applied to the stem plate. Yield line theory and the Kennedy method are used to analyze the strength of the end plates and bolts. The Finite Element Model (FEM) and experimental tests are used to verify the theoretical calculations. Results: The theoretical calculations, FEM results and experimental test results show reasonable relationships. Conclusion: The theoretical calculations could be used to predict LCF behavior of specimens.

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Volume 4 No. 4, 2011, 477-484

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2011.477.484

Submitted On: 4 October 2011 Published On: 12 January 2012

How to Cite: Lim, C., Choi, W., Sumner, E. A. & Abu-Lebdeh, T. (2011). Low Cycle Fatigue Behavior of a Reduced End Plate Moment Connection (T-Stub). American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 4(4), 477-484. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2011.477.484

Open AccessCopyright: © 2011 Chemin Lim, Wonchang Choi, Emmett A. Sumner and Taher Abu-Lebdeh. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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Keywords

  • Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF)
  • End Plate Moment Connection (EPMC)
  • bolt connection
  • Finite Element Models (FEMs)
  • The Steel Network (TSN)
  • larger research program