EK700
The stress is predicted to be infinite at the re-entrant corner. Hence, the finite element method based on linear elastic material models will never yield convergence (no matter how many […]
EK551
Plastic ducts do not provide confinement to the connector and grout, and appear to have a negative effect on the frictional resistance of the connection.
EK550
The bond strength of the specimen with no duct is actually higher than that of the specimens with plastic duct. Reductions in bond strength relative to the steel duct specimen […]
EK549
The initial stiffness and strength of the specimen with galvanized steel duct are greater than those with plastic ducts. Reductions in strength relative to the steel duct specimen are 18% […]
EK547
Response of the grouted vertical connectors was similar to the bond response of reinforcing bars in confined concrete. After the adhesion between the grout and the connector is lost, the […]
EK147
As the load on a ductile steel beam is increased, the stresses in the beam also increase, until the yield stress is reached. With further increases in the load, yielding […]
EK82
The value of the moment at the hinge is the fully plastic moment.
EK44
On the plastic approach the strain and stress are proportional to one another up to the yield stress at which the strain increases indefinitely without any further increase in stress.