Abstract: This paper assesses the stiffener spacing design requirements according to AISC-341-22 for intermediate length links in eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) through nonlinear continuum finite element simulations of 40 different ...

Abstract: Links in eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) are designed with transverse web stiffeners to achieve the desired seismic performance targets established in current design standards. Prior studies have suggested that stiffener ...