Abstract: The behavior of different length wide flange (WF) links in eccentrically braced steel frames with or without axial force application, were experimentally investigated using a subassemblage system simulating the frame action. ...

Abstract: Shear links employed in Eccentrically Braced Frames (EBFs) must be appropriately stiffened in order to prevent premature web buckling and retain energy dissipation capability for subsequent cyclic loading. Criteria for web ...

Abstract: An analytical model for the response of a reinforced concrete panel with friction energy dissipators is implemented for different input displacements. For this purpose, a hysteresis element based on an extension of the ...

Abstract: A brief overview of the available experimental data regarding distortional hardening of metals is first presented. This material is subsequently used to motivate the need for accurate distortional hardening rules in ...

Abstract: Eccentrically braced steel framing in seismic applications can provide high elastic stiffness and large inelastic energy dissipation capacity. The performance of this framing system depends to a great extent on the behavior ...

Abstract: A substantial change in seismic design requirements for column panel zones (PZs) in steel moment‐resisting frames (MRFs) for buildings was implemented recently in several codes for building construction. Previously, it was ...

Abstract: Three tests on large‐size beam end‐plate moment connections to column flanges under severe cyclic loading are reported. Such connections are used in the erection of low‐rise Steel frames. Their use is advantageous where ...

Abstract: The results of an experimental investigation of the inelastic behavior of short wide‐flange steel beams commonly used in eccentrically braced frames is presented. The test specimens were subjected to a severe cyclic loading ...

Abstract: A mechanism for use in the limit analysis of steel frames where yielding arises in webs of members from couples of closely spaced forces is developed. This mechanism, called the shear hinge, is based upon the shearmoment ...