Posttensioned Seismic-Resistant Connections for Steel Frames
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 127, Issue 2
Abstract
Steel moment-resisting frames (MRFs) with posttensioned connections are constructed by posttensioning beams to columns using high strength strands. Top and seat angles are added to provide energy dissipation and redundancy under seismic loading. This new type of connection has several advantages, including the following: (1) field welding is not required; (2) the connection stiffness is similar to that of a welded connection; (3) the connection is self-centering; and (4) significant damage to the MRF is confined to the angles of the connection. An analytical model based on fiber elements was developed for these connections. Experimental test results were used to calibrate the model. The model was used for inelastic static analyses of interior connection subassembages as well as dynamic time history analyses of a six-story steel MRF. A self-centering capability and adequate stiffness, strength, and ductility were observed in the results of these analyses. Time history analysis results show that the seismic performance of a posttensioned steel MRF subject to the earthquake records studied here exceeds the performance of an MRF with typical welded connections subject to the same earthquake records.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 127 • Issue 2 • February 2001
Pages: 113 - 121
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Received: Jun 17, 1999
Published online: Feb 1, 2001
Published in print: Feb 2001
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