Finite element modelling of plate girders with web openings

This paper is concerned with a finite element model to predict the behaviour and ultimate load of plate girders with web openings. The finite element package ABAQUS is used to model the plate girders with web openings. Accuracy of the model is assessed by applying it to plate girders tested earlier...

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Published in:Thin-walled structures 2002-05, Vol.40 (5), p.443-464
Main Authors: Shanmugam, N.E., V.T. Lian, Thevendran, V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Computation methods. Tables. Charts
Computational techniques
Exact sciences and technology
Finite element method
Finite-element and galerkin methods
Fracture mechanics (crack, fatigue, damage...)
Fracture mechanics, fatigue and cracks
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Geometric imperfection
Mathematical methods in physics
Non-linear behaviour
Physics
Plate girders
Sender web
Solid mechanics
Static elasticity
Static elasticity (thermoelasticity...)
Structural analysis. Stresses
Structural and continuum mechanics
Web opening
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Summary:This paper is concerned with a finite element model to predict the behaviour and ultimate load of plate girders with web openings. The finite element package ABAQUS is used to model the plate girders with web openings. Accuracy of the model is assessed by applying it to plate girders tested earlier by other researchers. Comparison of analytical results with the available experimental results for yielding patterns, ultimate load values and load–deflection relationships show good agreement between the finite element and experimental results thus validating the accuracy of the proposed model. The proposed finite element method was extended to carry out a parametric study. The study covered parameters such as web slenderness and flange stiffness.
ISSN:0263-8231
1879-3223
DOI:10.1016/S0263-8231(02)00008-3