FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS: BASIC EQUATIONS AND DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS.

Abstract

The article presents a calculation model, which, according to the author, most adequately reflects the work of building elements replaced in the process of engineering analysis by flexible connections. The concept of "mounting extension" of a flexible element is introduced, the value of which fully determines the behavior of the flexible connection after installation. Based on the proposed model, it is possible to obtain the stiffness characteristics of flexible connections for the calculation of building structures using existing CAD systems [1,2].