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Steel and Composite Structures Volume 44, Number 2, July25 2022 , pages 183-198 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/scs.2022.44.2.183 |
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Numerical investigation on the flexural links of eccentrically braced frames with web openings |
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S. Erfani, A. Vakili and V. Akrami
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| Abstract | ||
| Plastic deformation of link beams in eccentrically braced frames is the primary dissipating source of seismic energy. Despite the excellent compatibility with the architectural designs, previous researches indicate the deficiency of flexural yielding links compared to the shear yielding ones because of their localized plastic deformation. Previous investigations have shown that implementing web openings in beams could be an efficient method to improve the seismic performance of moment-resisting connections. Accordingly, this research investigates the use of flexural links with stiffened and un-stiffened web openings to eliminate localized plasticity at the ends of the link. For this purpose, the numerical models are generated in finite element software "Abaqus" and verified against experimental data gathered from other studies. Models are subjected to cyclic displacement history to evaluate their behavior. Failure of the numerical models under cyclic loading is simulated using a micromechanical based damage model known as Cyclic Void Growth Model (CVGM). The elastic stiffness and the strength-based and CVGM-based inelastic rotation capacity of the links are compared to evaluate the studied models' seismic response. The results of this investigation indicate that some of the flexural links with edge stiffened web openings show increased inelastic rotation capacity compared to an un-perforated link. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| cyclic loading; Eccentrically Braced Frames (EBF); Finite element modeling (FEM); Reduced web section (RWS | ||
| Address | ||
| S. Erfani, A. Vakili:Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran V. Akrami:Faculty of Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran | ||