Table 2: Percentage differences between numerical bending moment (Mu,num) and mean experimental ultimate bending moment (Mu,exp), the standard deviation (SD) of experimental results, and the connection failure mode.
| Connection type |
(Mu,num-Mu,exp)/Mu,exp |
SD |
Failure mode |
| A |
-8% |
7.5 |
Punching of column |
| B |
-10% |
2 |
Welding failure |
| C |
-10% |
5.5 |
Tabs in shear |