
1. Component method
1.1 Assembly modeling in EN 1993-1-8
To model the behavior of bent connections, Part 1-8 of Eurocode 3 (EN 1993-1-8) uses a new concept: the component method. This consists in breaking down the assembly into elementary components (bolts, plates, column web, etc.) and then combining their influences in the overall model (see figure 1 ).
For each component, we identify...
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Eurocode 3 – Design of steel structures. Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings. - NF EN 1993-1-1 AFNOR - Octobre 2005
- Eurocode 3 – Structural steel design – National Annex to NF EN 1993-1-1:2005. Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings. - NF EN 1993-1-1/NA AFNOR - 31 Août 2013
- Eurocode 3 : Calcul des structures en acier. Partie 1-5 : Plaques planes. - NF EN 1993-1-5 AFNOR - Mars 2007 ...
Organizations – Federations – Associations
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AFNOR, French Association for Standardization
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APK, Association for the Promotion of Steel Construction Education
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Software
PlatineX, CorniX https://www.cticm.com/content/utilitaires-eurocodes
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