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Earthquakes and Structures
  Volume 29, Number 1, July 2025 , pages 1-16
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/eas.2025.29.1.001
 


Seismic performance of prefabricated joint with double L-shaped stiffener
Bian Jinliang, Liu Shiyi, Chen Zhihua, Yang Xinlei, Liu Qingshan and Li Yikang

 
Abstract
    The research group proposed a prefabricated joint with a double L-shaped stiffener (DLS joint) for light steel composite frame structures. The DLS joint boasts simplicity in construction, allowing for quick connection of prefabricated beams and columns through bolts. To investigate the seismic performance of the DLS joint, experimental research and numerical simulations were conducted. Based on the accuracy of the numerical model, the effects of stiffener thickness, stiffener height, vertical plate and horizontal plate thickness of the L-shaped connecting plate, and bolt pre-tightening force on the seismic performance of the DLS joint were studied. The results demonstrate that the DLS joint exhibits good seismic performance. Increasing stiffener thickness, stiffener height, vertical plate, and horizontal plate thickness enhances the flexural capacity and flexural stiffness of the DLS joint. Stiffener height notably influences the mechanical performance of the joint, whereas the pre-tightening force of bolts has minimal impact. Different parameters should be designed and matched reasonably according to construction convenience, economy, and the mechanical performance of beam and column members.
 
Key Words
    double L-shaped stiffener; numerical simulation; parameter analysis; prefabricated joint; seismic performance
 
Address
Bian Jinliang and Chen Zhihua: 1) School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China, 2) Tianjin Key Laboratory of Civil Structure Protection and Reinforcement, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300384, China
Liu Shiyi and Yang Xinlei: School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Liu Qingshan: 1) China Construction Sixth Division Construction & Development Co., Ltd, Tianjin 300450, China, 2) China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd, Tianjin 300012, China
Li Yikang: China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd, Tianjin 300012, China
 

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