Open AccessFinite Element Simulation and Parametric Studies of Perfobond Rib Connector
Author(s) -
Suhaib Yahya Kasim Al-Darzi,
Ai Rong Chen,
Yu Qing Liu
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
american journal of applied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1554-3641
pISSN - 1546-9239
DOI - 10.3844/ajassp.2007.122.127
Subject(s) - cable gland , finite element method , parametric statistics , structural engineering , materials science , engineering , mechanical engineering , mathematics , statistics
Simulating the push-out test and conducting parametric study using finite element model are conducted using perfobond connectors. The finite element model was verified through comparing with push-out test results. The verified finite element model was then used to conduct parametric study aiming to investigate the effect of several parameters, such as height and thickness of connector, cross sectional area and yield strength of transverse reinforcement, concrete compressive strength and rib holes, on resistance capacity. The results of the parametric study are treated statistically to produce a mathematical model suggested to estimate the resistance capacity of the perfobond connector