Abstract: This paper derives the basic formulas for establishing the response modification factor

Abstract: For seismic design of steel special moment frames (SMFs) the current seismic provisions require the use of continuity plates when either the proportion between the beam flange width and column flange thickness is not met ...

Abstract: Plate girders, usually characterized by having large depth-to-web thickness ratios, have been widely used for long-span applications in bridges and buildings. US design provisions (AISC specifications for building design ...

Abstract: Wide-flange columns are commonly used for the construction of special moment frames and braced frames. For special moment frames, design engineers routinely use deep sections to meet the stringent code-specified story drift ...

Abstract: A study on the effects of gypsum wallboard and stucco nonstructural finish materials on the seismic capacity of woodframe shearwalls was carried out. The focus was on the performance of shearwalls with these finish materials ...

Abstract: Design engineers frequently use deep columns in steel special moment resisting frames to control drift. As the reduced beam section (RBS) moment connection is becoming popular after the 1994 Northridge, California earthquake, ...

Abstract: Standard construction

Abstract: For seismic applications in special and intermediate steel moment frames, the design standard provides a number of prequalified connections. This assumes that the beam frames orthogonally into the column in the elevation ...

Abstract: The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) recently issued a standard on the seismic design of cold-formed steel special bolted moment frames (SBMF). It is expected that ductility is provided through bolt slippage and ...