Cyclic Behavior of DuraFuse Frames Moment Connections

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Richards P.W. [1 ]
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[1] Research and Development, DuraFuse Frames, West Jordan, UT
来源
Engineering Journal | 2022年 / 59卷 / 02期
关键词
DuraFuse; experimental testing; fully restrained connection; prequalified moment connection; replaceable fuse; special moment frame;
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10.62913/engj.v59i2.1186
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摘要
Most special moment frames (SMF) rely on beam yielding to reach drifts of 0.04 rad and beyond. In contrast, DuraFuse Frames (DFF) incorporate a fuse plate that acts as the yielding element. Nine full-scale DFF specimens were tested using AISC 341 (2016b), Seismic Provisions for Structural Buildings, Chapter K, to prequalify the DFF connection for use in SMF and inclusion in AISC 358 (2016a), Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications. Eight specimens were tested with the standard protocol and exceeded the qualification criteria. The other specimen completed a custom protocol representing three maximum considered earthquakes (MCE) in sequence. The experiments demonstrated that the stiffness of the DFF connection is sufficient to classify the connection as fully restrained (FR). © 2022, American Institute of Steel Construction Inc.. All rights reserved.
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页码:135 / 148
页数:13
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