Ultimate deformation and resistance capacity of bolted T-Stub connections under different loading conditions

This dissertation work focuses on the ultimate capacity and ductility of T-Stub macro-components under large deformation demands at different loading rates and temperatures. Extensive experimental testing program on T-stub components is developed to evaluate the ultimate strength and deformation capacity. Based on the experimental data, numerical models are validated and employed in a parametric numerical study aimed at studying strength, stiffness and ductility of T-Stub macro-components on two main parameters i.e. distance between the bolts and end-plate thickness.This dissertation work focuses on the ultimate capacity and ductility of T-Stub macro-components under large deformation demands at different loading rates and temperatures. Extensive experimental testing program on T-stub components is developed to evaluate the ultimate strength and deformation capacity. Based on the experimental data, numerical models are validated and employed in a parametric numerical study aimed at studying strength, stiffness and ductility of T-Stub macro-components on two main parameters i.e. distance between the bolts and end-plate thickness