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The structural detailing effect on seismic behavior of steel moment resisting connections

  • Farrokhi, Hooman (Civil Engineering Department, KN Toosi University of Technology) ;
  • Danesh, F. Ahmadi (Civil Engineering Department, KN Toosi University of Technology) ;
  • Eshghi, Sassan (International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology)
  • Received : 2008.04.02
  • Accepted : 2010.03.02
  • Published : 2010.07.30
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Abstract

Different types of moment resisting connections are commonly used to transfer the induced seismic moments between frame elements in an earthquake resisting structure. The local connection behavior may drastically affect the global seismic response of the structure. In this study, the finite element and experimental seismic investigations are implemented on two frequently used connection type to evaluate the local behavior and to reveal the failure modes. An alternative connection type is then proposed to eliminate the unfavorable brittle fracture modes resulted from probable poor welding quality. This will develop a reliable predefined ductile plastic mechanism forming away from the critical locations. Employing this technique, the structural reliability of the moment resisting connections shall be improved by achieving a controllable energy dissipation source in form of yielding of the cover plates.

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