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http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/sem.2009.32.3.447

Analytical modeling of thin-walled box T-joints

Marur, Prabhakar R. (India Science Lab., General Motors R&D)

Publication Information

Structural Engineering and Mechanics / v.32, no.3, 2009 , pp. 447-457 More about this Journal

Abstract

A general analytical method for computing the joint stiffness from the sectional properties of the members that form the joint is derived using Vlasov's thin-walled beam theory. The analytical model of box T-joint under out-of-plane loading is investigated and validated using shell finite element results and experimental data. The analytical model of the T-joint is implemented in a beam finite element model using a revolute joint element. The out-of-plane displacement computed using the beam-joint model is compared with the corresponding shell element model. The results show close correlation between the beam revolute joint model and shell element model.

Keywords

joint flexibility; torsional distortion; revolute joint; T-joint; thin-walled beam;

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