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- Title
- Moment-Rotation Characteristics of Semi-Rigid Steel Beam-Column Connections.
- File
- PB83145318.pdf
- Author(s)
- Altman, W. G.; Azizinamini, A.; Bradburn, J. H.; Radziminski, J. B.
- Source
- National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., June 1982, 157 p.
- Abstract
- The potential of semi-rigid beam-to-column connections in contributing to the integrity of steel frame building structures in an earthquake was evaluated. Experimental studies were conducted of bolted connections comprised of top and seat beam flange angles and double web angles to determine moment-rotation behavior under static loading and to measure energy absorption capability under cyclic loading. The cyclic tests consisted of subjecting the beam-column connections to several stages of full reversal, controlled amplitude displacements of progressively increasing magnitude.
- Keywords
- Earthquake resistant structures; Beams (Supports); Columns (Supports); Construction joints; Mechanical hysteresis; Finite element analysis; Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Cyclic loads; Earthquakes