Study of Flexural Behaviour of Steel Beam-Column Connection with Gusset Plate

The aim of this research work is to study the flexural behaviour of steel beam-column connection with gusset plate under static loading condition. Connections are normally the focal points of receiving damage due to overload including earthquake. The main reason for the failure of connection is, their inability to deliver large rotation. Gusset plates are used for connecting two or more members together. While gusset plates are used as the connecting element of bracing to the beam-column joint, the load carrying capacity and stiffness of beam-column joints are possible to increase. To know the increasing capacity of beamcolumn connection with gusset plate are determined by conducting the experimental and analytical program. An experimental research demonstrates the actual behaviour of steel beam-column connection with gusset plate. There are four number of specimens are tested under static loading condition. Each specimen is fabricated by changing the connection parameter like gusset plate thickness, angle leg length. Finite element analysis was done using ABAQUS. Using the finite element model, a parametric study was conducted to determine the changes in the connection and initiation of damages. The contact element which is used as a surface to surface instead of node to node. Accurate results can be obtained by validating the results of experimental work with FEM analysis. The comparison is made for the deflection and strain occurred on the experimental program with the analytical results.