Research Article

3D Finite Element Modeling of Single Bolt Connections under Static and Dynamic Tension Loading

Table 1

Russell comprehensive error (RC) results.

CaseMeasured data,
Calculated data,
RC

Dynamic tensionExperimentABAQUS, detailed0.18
Dynamic tensionExperimentABAQUS, simplified #10.19
Dynamic tensionExperimentABAQUS, simplified #20.19
Dynamic tensionExperimentABAQUS, simplified #30.19
Dynamic tensionExperimentABAQUS, simplified #40.17
Dynamic tensionExperimentABAQUS, simplified #50.18