Seismic Behavior of the Beam-To-Column Dowel Connections: Macro Modelling

Abstract eng:
Since the knowledge about the response of dowel connections was quite limited, the adequate numerical models were almost not available. Using the results of experiments, performed within the SAFECAST, the numerical models for monotonic as well as cyclic response of dowel connections were defined. Firstly the detailed FEM modeling has been performed in order to identify the important parameters influencing the response. Based on these analyses the results of the experiments were generalized (for more details see the accompanying paper [2]). After that, quite robust hysteretic macro-model [10], which can be used for monotonic as well as dynamic analyses of dowel connections, was defined. First the procedure that can be used to define the input parameters, based on the material data and construction details of the dowel connection, will be proposed. The adequacy of the procedure will then be tested by comparing the analytical and experimental results.

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