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Numerical modelling of moment-transmitting timber connections
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2586-5695
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7203-5948
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7829-4630
Abstract In recent years, the use of timber in construction substantially increased due to the material’s renewable nature, lower climate impact and increased economic competitiveness. Another driving factor is great improvements in modelling techniques for the design of timber structures. Suitable prediction of the connection behaviour, as a fundamental part of the structural behaviour of timber structures, is crucial for a more economic and reliable design. However, the more realistic and complete connection models, the more complex and difficult to handle they are, which might hinder their practical application. A good trade-off between complexity and computational efficiency can be achieved with the so-called Beam-On-Foundation (BOF) method, which is applied herein in a 2-step hierarchical model to analyse and predict the rotational stiffness, ductile capacity and load distribution among fasteners of four different configurations of moment transmitting beam-to-column timber-to-timber connections. The connection model is validated with experiments on the global response of the connection as well as with a 3-D solid FEM model. The herein proposed connection model well predicted the overall connection response and provided insight into the local fastener behaviour. As compared to the 3-D solid model, which additionally gives access to more realistic local stresses in the timber, the 2-step model is however much more efficient with a great reduction of computation time. This makes the approach suitable for parametric studies and the analysis and engineering design of timber structures.
Highlights Numerical model for beam-to-column connections in timber structures. Hierarchical 2-step numerical model based on the Beam-On-Foundation method. Prediction of global rotational stiffness, ductile capacity and load distribution. Accuracy and savings on computational resources. Suitability for parametric studies and engineering design.
Numerical modelling of moment-transmitting timber connections
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2586-5695
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7203-5948
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7829-4630
Abstract In recent years, the use of timber in construction substantially increased due to the material’s renewable nature, lower climate impact and increased economic competitiveness. Another driving factor is great improvements in modelling techniques for the design of timber structures. Suitable prediction of the connection behaviour, as a fundamental part of the structural behaviour of timber structures, is crucial for a more economic and reliable design. However, the more realistic and complete connection models, the more complex and difficult to handle they are, which might hinder their practical application. A good trade-off between complexity and computational efficiency can be achieved with the so-called Beam-On-Foundation (BOF) method, which is applied herein in a 2-step hierarchical model to analyse and predict the rotational stiffness, ductile capacity and load distribution among fasteners of four different configurations of moment transmitting beam-to-column timber-to-timber connections. The connection model is validated with experiments on the global response of the connection as well as with a 3-D solid FEM model. The herein proposed connection model well predicted the overall connection response and provided insight into the local fastener behaviour. As compared to the 3-D solid model, which additionally gives access to more realistic local stresses in the timber, the 2-step model is however much more efficient with a great reduction of computation time. This makes the approach suitable for parametric studies and the analysis and engineering design of timber structures.
Highlights Numerical model for beam-to-column connections in timber structures. Hierarchical 2-step numerical model based on the Beam-On-Foundation method. Prediction of global rotational stiffness, ductile capacity and load distribution. Accuracy and savings on computational resources. Suitability for parametric studies and engineering design.
Numerical modelling of moment-transmitting timber connections
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2586-5695
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7203-5948
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7829-4630
Abstract In recent years, the use of timber in construction substantially increased due to the material’s renewable nature, lower climate impact and increased economic competitiveness. Another driving factor is great improvements in modelling techniques for the design of timber structures. Suitable prediction of the connection behaviour, as a fundamental part of the structural behaviour of timber structures, is crucial for a more economic and reliable design. However, the more realistic and complete connection models, the more complex and difficult to handle they are, which might hinder their practical application. A good trade-off between complexity and computational efficiency can be achieved with the so-called Beam-On-Foundation (BOF) method, which is applied herein in a 2-step hierarchical model to analyse and predict the rotational stiffness, ductile capacity and load distribution among fasteners of four different configurations of moment transmitting beam-to-column timber-to-timber connections. The connection model is validated with experiments on the global response of the connection as well as with a 3-D solid FEM model. The herein proposed connection model well predicted the overall connection response and provided insight into the local fastener behaviour. As compared to the 3-D solid model, which additionally gives access to more realistic local stresses in the timber, the 2-step model is however much more efficient with a great reduction of computation time. This makes the approach suitable for parametric studies and the analysis and engineering design of timber structures.
Highlights Numerical model for beam-to-column connections in timber structures. Hierarchical 2-step numerical model based on the Beam-On-Foundation method. Prediction of global rotational stiffness, ductile capacity and load distribution. Accuracy and savings on computational resources. Suitability for parametric studies and engineering design.
Numerical modelling of moment-transmitting timber connections
Basterrechea-Arévalo, M. (author) / Schweigler, M. (author) / Lemaître, R. (author) / Bader, T.K. (author)
Engineering Structures ; 297
2023-09-18
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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