Abstract: This paper investigates the relative effect of material properties and structural details in the joint panels on the seismic fragility of existing reinforced concrete (RC) frames. Five building classes with different ...

Abstract: To ensure an overall ductile structural behavior, the reinforcing steel used in the seismic design of reinforced concrete (RC) structures is governed by certain specific requirements given in many international codes, such ...

Abstract: Design standards in the United States mandate the use of complete joint penetration (CJP) welds for welded column splices (WCS) in high-seismic regions. However, recent experiments suggest that economical partial joint ...

Abstract: Design standards in the United States mandate the use of complete joint penetration (CJP) welds for welded column splices (WCS) in high-seismic regions. However, recent experiments suggest that economical partial joint ...

Abstract: This paper presents full-scale experiments and computational analyses on exposed column–base plate connections with ductile anchors. The aim is to examine the seismic performance of these connections for their prospective ...

Abstract: The first step in current methodologies for the (probabilistic) performance-based fire safety design and assessment of structures is characterizing fire hazard scenario(s). Next, structural response analysis is performed ...

Abstract: Robust infrastructure networks are vital to ensure community resilience; their failure leads to severe societal disruption and they have important postdisaster functions. However, as these networks consist of interconnected, ...

Abstract: Exposed column base plate (ECBP) connections are commonly used in steel moment resisting frames. Current approaches for their design are well-established from a mechanistic standpoint. However, the reliability of connections ...