Comparison of the theoretical behaviour of two rectangular hollow section trusses

Messaoud Saidani; Martin Coutie

Comparison of the theoretical behaviour of two rectangular hollow section trusses

School of Energy, Construction and Environment

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Abstract

The results of the Finite Element Analysis of two Warren trusses T1 and T2 are compared with existing experimental results (1]. Truss T1 is made with noded gap joints with a large gap (g = 40 mm), whereas T2 is made with 100% overlap joints with large eccentricity equal to half the depth of the chord. The effect of the weld on the joint flexibility and thus on the truss behaviour is highlighted. 'Semiloof' shell elements are used to model the chord and the branches, whereas 'solid' elements are used for the weld. Some recommendations are given for numerical modelling and for design.

Original language	English
Pages	334-343
Number of pages	10
Publication status	Published - Jun 1991
Event	4th International Symposium on Tubular Structures - Delft, The Netherlands - Delft University, Delft, Netherlands Duration: 26 Jun 1991 → 28 Jun 1991 Conference number: 4th

Conference

Conference	4th International Symposium on Tubular Structures - Delft, The Netherlands
Country	Netherlands
City	Delft
Period	26/06/91 → 28/06/91

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