Numerical Design Calculation of Fin Plate Connections in Fire

The main objective of this paper is to present the validation, and verification of the Component-Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM) for predicting the resistance of fin plate connections at elevated temperatures. The CBFEM is the quite commonly used method to analyse and design connections of steel structures. It is the combination of the analytical component method and the numerical Finite Element Method (FEM). The fire resistance of fin plate connections was analytically calculated based on Eurocode design specifications to verify CBFEM. The validation of CBFEM is done using experimental results in terms of resistance and failure modes.