Title:
Testing and Analysis of Base Plate Connections
Author(s):
P. Carrato
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
130
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
253-278
Keywords:
anchors (fasteners); base plates; finite element method; moments; stiffness; tests; Structural Research
DOI:
10.14359/1277
Date:
1/1/1992
Abstract:
Paper describes experimental and analytical investigation of the performance of base plates subjected to relatively large overturning moments. The experimental work established performance characteristics and ultimate failure modes for four different base plate configurations in which plate thickness and bolt stiffness are independent variables. The analytical investigation used standard linear elastic finite element models to predict experimental results. Recommended finite element modeling techniques are included.