Analytical Modeling and Nonlinear Analysis of Beam-Column Connection in Steel Moment Resisting Frame

Abstract

Generally the analysis of steel moment resisting frames has been performed without considering the accurate connection behaviors. However, a number of beam-column connections of the steel moment resisting systems raised sudden fracture resulted in enormous economical loss in recent earthquakes. In this study, the analytical modeling of Korean beam-column connections in steel moment resisting frames was proposed based on the experimental studies of other researchers. The adopted computer program for inelastic analysis was DRAIN-2DX, and the standard element type was set to the Element Type 10 in DRAIN-2DX for panel zones and beam-connections. The inelastic analysis results of the example structure with connection modeling were compared to those of the structures without connection modeling.

Seismic Response Evaluation of Moment Resistant Frame with Built-Up Column Section

“…Commonly, In IRAN, the built up sections are constructed for columns and beams; however, relevant connection types exhibit different behavior comparing to connections made of box or W sections (Kim et al, 2006). Experimental research on inelastic behavior of these connections has not been conducted sufficiently; furthermore, proper analytical modeling techniques for the design purposes have not been appropriately developed to forecast their inelastic responses.…”