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Figure 4-21 Welded/Bolted Double Web Angle Finite Element Model, And Mesh Properties.<br />

Moment (kip.ft)<br />

120<br />

80<br />

40<br />

Rigid End-Cap<br />

Figure 4-22 Comparison Of The Hysteresis Of The FEM And Experimental Results Of The Welded/Bolted<br />

Double Web Angle Connection.<br />

Experimental results indicated that this connection failed due to excessive yielding of the angles.<br />

Same failure mode was predicted by the finite element models developed in this research.<br />

63<br />

Cyclic Load<br />

Connection Zone<br />

0<br />

-3<br />

-5%<br />

-40<br />

-4% -3% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5%<br />

-43<br />

-80<br />

-120<br />

Drift (%)<br />

Numerical<br />

Experimental<br />

157<br />

117<br />

77<br />

37<br />

-83<br />

(kN.m)<br />

-123<br />

-163

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