Simulation of steel bolted double angle connections under dynamic load in Abaqus-Failure analysis

In this tutorial, the simulation of steel bolted double angle connections under dynamic load in Abaqus-Failure analysis- has been studied. The beam and column are modeled as three-dimensional solid part. The bolts are modeled as three-dimensional solid part. You can see a figure of the assembled parts below

Connections have a crucial role in maintaining the overall stability of steel structures by providing continuity of load paths between structural elements. The steel grade fourteen with elastic-plastic material model is used for all parts. To predict damage and failure in the bolts and beam, ductile damage criterion is considered. In this way the damage can be observe after the simulation. The dynamic explicit step is appropriate for this type of analysis. The mass scale technique to reduce simulation time and make stability in the model is used. The surface to surface contact with contact property to define all contact are implanted. The rough property is considered for the bolts connections. The fixed boundary condition is assigned to the two ends of the column and displacement is assigned to the end of the beam. All parts need some partition to have a good mesh shape and quality. The mesh should be fine especially at the contact zones

After the simulation, all results such as stress, strain, damage, failure, and… are available. You can see some figures for the results below

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