Study on mechanical performance of connection jointsin novel modular steel structure buildings

Abstract

The overall mechanical performance of modular steel structure buildings are largely determined by the mechanical performance of the connection joints between the adjacent modules. In this paper, a novel connection joints between the adjacent modules is taken as research object, which has the advantages of convenient construction and assembly. By means of FEA, three models including the joint model, the model of adding ribs and the model of increasing beam height are calculated, and the experimental results were compared. The finite element model uses solid elements to simulate the detail structure of joints and contact elements to the contact relationship between components. The research results show that the results of finite element analysis are in good agreement with the experimental results in terms of deformation state and bearing capacity, and the accuracy of the finite element model is verified. The finite element model established in this paper can simulate the stress state of various parts of the joint which can make up for the shortage of the experimental measurement.