Table 6 Accuracy of mesh model against experimental data in closing and opening action
From: Enhancing the Performance of Knee Beam–Column Joint Using Hybrid Fibers Reinforced Concrete
Mesh global size | Total elements | Peak load (kN) | Percentage difference (%) | Peak load displacement (mm) | Percentage difference (%) | Max. displacement (mm) | Percentage difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Closing action (+) | |||||||
GB150 | 126 | 314.19 | 85.71 | 185.95 | 85.71 | 211.25 | 85.71 |
GB100 | 332 | 251.35 | 66.67 | 148.76 | 66.67 | 169.00 | 66.67 |
GB60 | 1379 | 163.38 | 26.09 | 96.69 | 26.09 | 109.85 | 26.09 |
GB40 | 4280 | 138.24 | 9.52 | 81.82 | 9.52 | 92.95 | 9.52 |
GB20 | 33,480 | 131.96 | 4.88 | 78.10 | 4.88 | 88.72 | 4.88 |
Opening action (−) | |||||||
GB150 | 126 | 75.64 | 85.71 | 122.98 | 85.71 | 198.72 | 85.71 |
GB100 | 332 | 60.51 | 66.67 | 98.38 | 66.67 | 158.98 | 66.67 |
GB60 | 1379 | 39.33 | 26.09 | 63.95 | 26.09 | 103.34 | 26.09 |
GB40 | 4280 | 33.28 | 9.52 | 54.11 | 9.52 | 87.44 | 9.52 |
GB20 | 33,480 | 31.77 | 4.88 | 51.65 | 4.88 | 83.46 | 4.88 |