TITLE:
Experimental Research and Finite Element Analysis on Setting Stiffening Rib of Corner Joints in Gabled Frames
AUTHORS:
Jin Cheng, Zuoquan Hong, Yu Wang
KEYWORDS:
Gabled Frame, Corner Joints, Full-Scale Experiment, Stiffening Rib, FEM
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of Engineering and Technology,
Vol.4 No.3C,
September
22,
2016
ABSTRACT: In order to clear constructional design of corner joint, it is necessary to further investi-gate mechanical property of corner joint in gabled frames. Through static test and finite element software analysis of comparing the panel zone with and without inclined stiffener. Some conclusions are given in the article. The load displacement curves show that the capacity of oblique nodes installed within stiffening rib components is enhanced i.e. 40% more than those without stiffening rib nodes. The results reveal that in the gabled frames, the corner node with the inclined stiffening rib can improve the bearing capacity of the specimens. When the extraterritorial flange is tension, the erection of the inclined stiffening rib can prevent structural failure and improve effectually the ductility of the structure.