Table 2 EHB connection strength obtained from the FE model and the test data
Pitch distance (mm) | FE model Prediction strength (KN) | Test data strength (KN) | Error percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
100 mm | 518 | 535 |  − 3.1% |
180 mm | 563 | 570 |  − 1.2% |
260Â mm | 597 | 585 | 2.0% |