Abstract: In this paper the elastic stability analysis of X-bracing systems is performed. Special attention is focused on the effect of midspan (center) connection on the out-of-plane buckling load of these systems. Commonly, in ...

Abstract: A method based on elastic stability analysis to design bolted single shear lap (SSL) connections, which are traditionally used for hollow structural section (HSS) bracing members, is proposed in this paper. The method ...

Abstract: Analytical models are proposed to predict the compressive resistance of discontinuous bracing members in steel X-braced frames when governed by flexure of the connecting plates at the mid-connections. The connections are ...

Abstract: An analytical model was proposed to predict the monotonic load-deformation behavior of bolted angles used in semirigid steel frame connections. This model was validated using the results of 30 pull tests performed on bolted ...

Abstract: This article describes an extensive experimental program that was conducted to characterize comprehensively the nonlinear sectional force-displacement response of bolted steel angle semirigid connections. A total of 139 ...