Numerical evaluating for the rigid and semi-rigid connection of I-Shaped beams to tubular columns

Shohreh Sohaei, Mehrzad TahamouliRoudsari and Parham Memarzadeh

Abstract

Previous experimental studies have effectively demonstrated the remarkable efficiency of the stiffened channel link in connecting circular columns and I-shaped beams. This research aims to present design criteria and assess the seismic properties of this specific connection type through numerical modeling. Various parameters, including stiffener type and geometric properties of the stiffened channel element, were duly taken into account. The findings from over 136 nonlinear finite element analyses (FEAs) reveal that the recommended detailing scheme reliably satisfies all the regulations specified for rigid beam-to-column connections in special moment frames.

Key Words

cyclic loading; moment resisting frame; non-linear FEA; rigid connection; tubular column

Address

Shohreh Sohaei:Department of Civil Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran Mehrzad TahamouliRoudsari:Department of Civil Engineering, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran Parham Memarzadeh:Department of Civil Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran

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