Table 4 Comparing ultimate moments obtained by numerical models vs. values calculated by UFC 340-02, design guides No. 16 and 26, in addition to DIF
From: Performance of extended end-plate bolted connections subjected to static and blast-like loads
Connection | Static moment Numerical values | Numerical analysis extracted ultimate moment | DIF Authors’ computed values | DIF UFC 340-02 | Failure mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SC2—Blast duration 0.005 | 322 | 440.3 | 1.37 | 1.05 | Bolt failure (Fig. 24) |
SC2—Blast duration 0.01 | 322 | 415.8 | 1.29 | 1.05 | Bolt failure |
SC2—Blast duration 0.015 | 322 | 389.8 | 1.21 | 1.05 | Bolt failure |
SC2—Blast duration 0.02 | 322 | 383.8 | 1.19 | 1.05 | bolt failure |
SC3—Blast duration 0.005 | 286 | 402.1 | 1.41 | 1.3 | End-plate yielding (Fig. 23) |
SC3—Blast duration 0.01 | 286 | 378.7 | 1.32 | 1.3 | End-plate yielding |
SC3—Blast duration 0.015 | 286 | 363.7 | 1.27 | 1.3 | End-plate yielding |
SC3—Blast duration 0.02 | 286 | 341.5 | 1.19 | 1.3 | End-plate yielding |
DR1—Blast duration 0.005 | 325 | 342.1 | 1.05 | 1.05 | Bolt failure |
DR1—Blast duration 0.01 | 325 | 366 | 1.13 | 1.05 | Bolt failure |
DR1—Blast duration 0.015 | 325 | 379.7 | 1.17 | 1.05 | Bolt failure |
DR1—Blast duration 0.02 | 325 | 381.9 | 1.17 | 1.05 | Bolt failure |