Hysteretic behavior study of Y-eccentrically braced frames with end-plate connected replaceable links

F. M. Shi, B. C. Zhao, C. Tang, J. Xia

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Abstract

In order to investigate the hysteretic behaviors of Y-eccentrically braced steel frames with end-plate connected replaceable links, fourteen specimens of three series have been designed, concerning the arrangement of bolts, the number of bolts, the diameter of bolts, the thickness of end-plate of the link and the thickness of beam flange. The finite element software ABAQUS is adopted to simulate the hysteretic behavior of these series of specimens so as to analyze the effect of the relevant design parameters on the performance of hysteretic behavior, bearing capacity, lateral stiffness and the energy-dissipation capacity of Y-eccentrically braced steel frames in this paper. The results indicate that the behavior of Y-eccentrically braced steel frames with end-plate connected replaceable shear links is less affected by the connection. Only if the connections are so weak that joints fail earlier than the link will the behavior of the frame suffer a lot from the effect. In addition, the connection construction exerts a significant effect on the replaceable behavior of the link.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Buildings and Structures - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures, ICSBS 2015
EditorsStephen P. Wilkinson, Jun Xia, Bing Chen
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages95-101
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781138028982
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event1st International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures, ICSBS 2015 - Suzhou, China
Duration: 29 Oct 201531 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameSustainable Buildings and Structures - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures, ICSBS 2015

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures, ICSBS 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySuzhou
Period29/10/1531/10/15

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