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In this paper a robust 2-noded connection element has been developed for modelling the bolted end-plate connection between steel beam and column at elevated temperatures. The numerical procedure described is based on the model proposed by Huang, incorporating additional developments to more precisely determinate the tension, compression and bending moment capacities of end-plate connection in fire. In this new model the connection failure due to bending, axial tension, compression and shear are considered. Also the influence of the axial force of the connected beam on the connection is taken into account. In order to validate the model a total of 22 tests are used. It is evident that this new connection model has the ability to accurately predict the behaviours of the end-plate connections at elevated temperatures. The model can be used to represent the end-plate connections in real perform-based fire resistance design of steel-framed composite buildings.
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Lin, S., Huang, Z., Fan, M. (2013). Modelling of End-Plate Connections in Fire. In: Jármai, K., Farkas, J. (eds) Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36691-8_48
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