Contribution on the behavior of welded joints to metallic structural elements with tubular section

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Table of Content
• Table of Symbols and Variables
• Introduction
  • Scope and objectives of the thesis
  • The Novelty of the Subject
  • Structure of the Thesis
• State of the Art
  • Stress Distribution
  • Standards
    • Design Code Eurocode 3
    • CIDECT
  • FEA – Finite Element Analysis
• Numerical Analysation – Preliminary Case Studies
  • Mesh Influence
    • CHS Joint
    • SHS Joint
  • Three-Dimensional Column
  • Two-Dimensional Column
    • SHS Joint
      • Symmetrical Model
      • Asymmetrical Model
    • CHS Joint
      • Symmetrical Model
      • Asymmetrical Model
  • Expanded Geometry – With Top Plate
    • Fixed Branch Length
      • Symmetrical Model
      • Asymmetrical Model
    • Variable Branch Length
      • Symmetrical Model
      • Asymmetrical Model
  • Expanded Geometry – Without Top Plate
    • Fixed Branch Length
      • CHS Joint
      • SHS Joint
    • Variable Branch Length
      • CHS Joint
      • SHS Joint
  • Influence of Member’s Length & Result Comparison
    • Results with top plate, fixed or expanded length
    • Results with top plate, variable and expanded length
    • Results without top plate, fixed length
    • Results without top plate, variable length
• Numerical Analysation - Case Study Small-Scale Model (Testing Model)
  • CHS 2.0 mm Model
  • CHS 2.8 mm Model
  • SHS 2.8 mm Model
  • Result Comparison
• Laboratory Test / Verification
  • Description
  • Testing Devices
    • Compression Machine
    • Strain Gauges
      • Technical Specification
      • Preparation & Conglutination
    • Resistance Transducer (“LVDT”)
    • Non-Destructive Tests
      • Image Processing
      • Liquid Testing
      • Ultrasonic Testing
  • Testing Specimen
    • Description of the Specimen
    • Flat Patterns
  • Testing Setup
  • Test Execution
  • Results
    • CHS Profile t = 2.0 mm
      • CHS 2.0 mm – 20° Inclination Angle
      • CHS 2.0 mm – 25° Inclination Angle
      • CHS 2.0 mm – 30° Inclination Angle
      • CHS 2.0 mm – 45° Inclination Angle
    • CHS Profile t = 2.8 mm
      • CHS 2.8 mm – 20° Inclination Angle
      • CHS 2.8 mm – 25° Inclination Angle
      • CHS 2.8 mm – 30° Inclination Angle
      • CHS 2.8 mm – 45° Inclination Angle
    • SHS Profile t = 2.8 mm
      • SHS 2.8 mm – 20° Inclination Angle
      • SHS 2.8 mm – 25° Inclination Angle
      • SHS 2.8 mm – 30° Inclination Angle
      • SHS 2.8 mm – 45° Inclination Angle
    • Comparison of the experimental Results
• Summary and Comparison of the Results
  • Comparison of the Strain Results
    • CHS 2.0 mm Profile
    • CHS 2.8 mm Profile
    • SHS 2.8 mm Profile
    • Overall Strain Comparison
  • Ultimate Resistance Y-joint
    • Elastic – Elastic
    • Plastic – Plastic
• Discussion
  • Comparison to Literature
  • Comparison to Standard
  • Comparison to Preliminary Studies
• Conclusion
• Future Studies, Outlook and Publications
  • Future Studies and Outlook
  • Publications
• Author’s Contribution
• Acknowledgment and Declaration of Authorship
• References
• List of Figures and Tables