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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

finite element modeling, shallow embedded connection stiffness

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Abstract

Shallowly embedded connections are a common and important connection of steel columns to reinforced concrete foundations, which can increase the building’s overall stiffness and strength. Until now, their contributions have been neglected because they are hard to quantify and study. Previous research at BYU (Barnwell 2015) has shown that the strength and stiffness available in these connections is greater than was previously assumed. A thorough understanding of these desirable properties would allow engineers to design buildings that are more cost-effective.

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