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Full‐Scale Composite Moment‐Resisting Frame with Dissipative Bolted Connections under Monotonic Loads: Experimental versus Numerical Results

Author(s): (RWTH‐Aachen University, Centre for Wind and Earthquake Engineering Aachen Germany)
(RWTH‐Aachen University, Centre for Wind and Earthquake Engineering Aachen Germany)
(RWTH‐Aachen University, Centre for Wind and Earthquake Engineering Aachen Germany)
(RWTH‐Aachen University, Centre for Wind and Earthquake Engineering Aachen Germany)
Medium: journal article
Language(s): English
Published in: ce/papers, , n. 3-4, v. 6
Page(s): 1356-1361
DOI: 10.1002/cepa.2250
Abstract:

The detailing of typical semi‐rigid beam‐to‐column joints in Germany was based on the assumption of low seismic actions, thus design could be covered by wind and gravity actions. Given the recent seismic hazard assessment of the national territory, in which the seismic risk was proved to be higher than formerly considered, questions have been raised about the approach to steel and composite joint design and detailing. Answers to the effect of increased seismic demands on semi‐rigid connections and to joint performance are provided in new studies of the authors. The performance (insufficient bending resistance and stiffness, brittle failures) and detailing deficiencies (small weld sizes, weak web panel) require improvements in order for joints to transfer higher bending moments and to conform to prEN 1998‐1‐2. Pre‐test analyses showed that, in comparison with current typical joints, improved solutions have 40% / 70% higher sagging / hogging bending resistance and sustain plastic deformations within connections prior to failure. Thus, the performance of joints designed for moderate‐low seismicity is experimentally assessed through monotonic and cyclic tests on composite frame specimens. The focus of the paper is on the monotonic response.

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