Numerical Design Calculation of T-stubs at Elevated Temperatures

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Der, Batuhan
Wald, František
Vild, Martin

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Mark

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The failure of steel connections can lead to the progressive collapse of the entire structure. Accurate modelling of steel connections at elevated temperature allows structural fire engineers to design steel structures that may deal with the severity of a fire. The prEN 1993-1-14 proposes numerical design calculation for the static design check of steel connections. This paper presents a component-based finite element model (CBFEM) to design the T-stubs at elevated temperatures. The generated model is verified and validated against the results from the analytical model and experimental study. The resistance, failure modes and the load-deformation curves are used to validate and verify the CBFEM models for steel connection design at elevated temperatures. The results stated that the CBFEM is a practical design tool to model bolted connections at elevated temperatures and it is possible to apply the recommended 5% plastic limit strain by EN 1993-1-5 for fire design of bolted connections.
The failure of steel connections can lead to the progressive collapse of the entire structure. Accurate modelling of steel connections at elevated temperature allows structural fire engineers to design steel structures that may deal with the severity of a fire. The prEN 1993-1-14 proposes numerical design calculation for the static design check of steel connections. This paper presents a component-based finite element model (CBFEM) to design the T-stubs at elevated temperatures. The generated model is verified and validated against the results from the analytical model and experimental study. The resistance, failure modes and the load-deformation curves are used to validate and verify the CBFEM models for steel connection design at elevated temperatures. The results stated that the CBFEM is a practical design tool to model bolted connections at elevated temperatures and it is possible to apply the recommended 5% plastic limit strain by EN 1993-1-5 for fire design of bolted connections.

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FIRE TECHNOLOGY. 2025, vol. 61, issue 1, p. 541-562.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10694-024-01626-5

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