Research Article

A Simplified Finite Element Model for Modular Steel Structure Building Wallboard through Experimental Research and Finite Element Analysis

Table 3

Comparison of the ultimate bearing capacity and initial stiffness for QX-1.

 Ultimate bearing capacity (kN)Increase multipleInitial stiffness (kN/mm)Increase multiple

Experimental results78.11.005.201.00
Pure frame in finite element model51.10.651.980.38
Two-point binding in finite element model91.21.176.491.25
Surface binding in finite element model375.94.8116.493.17