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Gebbeken et al.[56] used the finite element analysis to study the behavior of the four-bolt un-<br />

stiffened end-plate connection. He suggested that the quality of the results from the 2-D models and 3-D<br />

models depends on the finite element model chosen. The 3-D finite element models were recommended<br />

for general modeling while the 2-D models were advised only for special investigation. This Study also<br />

emphasized on modeling the non-linear material behavior and the contact between the end-plate and<br />

column flange or the adjacent end-plate.<br />

Bahari and Sherbourne [57] developed an analytical method to predict the moment-rotation<br />

relationship for the steel bolted end-plate connection, using a commercially available finite element code<br />

ANSYS. The effect of the end-plate and column flange thickness on the moment-rotation relationship<br />

was studied using various design approaches. They recommended the 3-D finite element models to be<br />

used for general analytical formulation to predict the behavior of the bolted connections.<br />

Bahaari and Sherbourne [58][59] extend their investigation on the performance of the bolted<br />

connections to the four bolt stiffened and un-stiffened extended end-plate connected to an un-stiffened<br />

column flange using high strength pre-stressed bolts. They emphasized on the significance of end-plate<br />

and column flange interaction.<br />

Bahaari and Sherbourne (1999)[48] studied the behavior of the three large capacity, extended end-<br />

plate connection with snug-tight and fully pretension bolts using finite element 3D model. They<br />

concluded that the behavior of these connections can be satisfactorily simulated using plate, bricks and<br />

truss elements. The results compared well with experimental data in terms of both strength and stiffness.<br />

Maggi et al. [60] performed a parametric study on the behavior of the extended end-plate bolted<br />

connection and the interaction between the bolts and the end-plate using finite element tools. They<br />

considered material non-linearity, geometrical discontinuity, and large displacements. The comparisons<br />

between numerical and experimental data showed a satisfactory agreement; also, the models<br />

successfully predicted the failure associated with the connection.<br />

2.5 T-Stubs Design<br />

Due to the similarity between the behaviors of the T-Stubs and the tension flange of the end-plate<br />

bolted connection, many past researchers used T-Stubs to simplify the behavior of the connection.<br />

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