Simulation Comparative Analysis of Traditional and New Buckle Type Steel Pipe Supports Based on Performance

Through finite element analysis, a comparative simulation of the performance between traditional and new buckle type steel pipe supports was conducted. The aim was to assess their behavior under typical construction conditions and provide a theoretical basis for supports selection in engineering applications. ABAQUS software was used to create three-dimensional models of both supports types, with simulations performed under static loads. The models considered different node thicknesses to evaluate their impact on the overall load-bearing capacity and stability of the scaffolds. The simulation results indicate that, while both traditional and new buckle type steel pipe supports meet basic load requirements, the new support exhibits significant advantages in reducing deformation and improving stability. For instance, in the finite element analysis of node bearing capacity, the new support node with a thickness of 10 mm has a bearing capacity of 1.31 kN, which is 21.3% higher than the traditional node with a thickness of 10 mm. In addition, the fatigue life of the new bracket under multiple load cycles is significantly better than that of traditional brackets, demonstrating better durability. In summary, the new buckle type steel pipe bracket not only outperforms traditional brackets in terms of bearing capacity and stability, but also has a longer service life and higher construction efficiency, providing theoretical support for its promotion and application in practical engineering.