Moment-rotation characteristics of semi-rigid steel beam-column connections
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.
- Publication:
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Final Report South Carolina Univ
- Pub Date:
- June 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982scu..reptR....A
- Keywords:
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- Beams (Supports);
- Columns (Supports);
- Dynamic Structural Analysis;
- Earthquake Resistance;
- Joints (Junctions);
- Load Tests;
- Moments;
- Rotation;
- Steel Structures;
- Cyclic Loads;
- Displacement;
- Energy Absorption;
- Hysteresis;
- Static Loads;
- Engineering (General)