This paper presents part of the results of a study devoted to the analysis of bolted steel
connections by means of finite elements. In detail, the paper introduces elementary tee stub …

This paper presents parts of results of a study devoted to the analysis of bolted steel
connections by means of finite elements. Initially, the paper deals with the calibration of finite …

A mechanical modeling approach for the simulation of partially restrained (PR, or semirigid)
steel and composite connections subjected to any loading regime is described, and …

This paper presents the first part of a numerical study to simulate composite beam to
reinforced concrete wall joints using the finite element software ABAQUS. In detail, several …

Floor slabs can be utilized effectively to increase the strength and stiffness of a frame by
providing continuous slab reinforcement across column lines. This review discusses the …

Knowledge of the initial rotational stiffness of a connection is important for the global elastic
analysis of frame structures. Based on a simple force transfer mechanism and consideration …

Double angle connections welded to the beam web and bolted to the column flange are
considered. They are subjected to axial tensile loads, shear loads, and a combination of …

Integral abutment bridges are becoming rather common, due to the durability problems of
bearings and expansion joints. At the same time, among short-and medium-span bridges …

Tests on semi-rigid composite joints with the alternative configuration proposed in Part I of
this paper are simulated by using the finite element method. The finite element models are …

The behaviour of joints under cyclic loading, when compared to the corresponding static
monotonic response, presents the added difficulty of degradation of strength and stiffness in …