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Published on: September 19, 2018
Bearing Capacity Performance and Optimal Design of a Novel Aluminum Alloy Arch Gusset Joint
Huaihao Wang1, Rongxin Guo1, Yubo Zhang1,2
1Yunnan Key Laboratory of Disaster Reduction in Civil Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
Abstract:
Current research on aluminum alloy gusset joints has neglected the influences of the angle between members and the curvature of the joint plate on joint performance. This study introduces the concept of the planar angle and establishes 16 joint models using ABAQUS finite element software with parameters such as the planar angle, arch angles, joint plate thickness, web thickness, and flange thickness. The load-bearing capacity of the novel aluminum alloy arch gusset joint is theoretically analyzed, and the concepts of strong and weak axes are proposed. The failure modes and significance of different parameters regarding the bearing capacity and initial stiffness of the joint under various parameters are summarized. The results indicate that the planar and arch angles significantly affect the bearing capacity, stiffness, and failure mode of the joint.
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