Towards Earthquake Resistant Design of Concentrically Braced Steel Structures

Download or read book Towards Earthquake Resistant Design of Concentrically Braced Steel Structures written by Patxi Uriz and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 940 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, there has been a shift in typical steel construction from moment frames to concentrically braced frames for use in regions of high seismic risk in the United States. Given the large increase in popularity, it is surprising to find that large-scale testing of subassemblages or components of special concentric braced frames is sparse, particularly with frames containing conventional buckling braces and modern construction details. Rigorous analytical modeling of structures with proportions and details typical to those used in concentrically braced frames today are also limited. Test validated analytical models are paramount to adequately predict and assess performance of these structures when subjected to severe ground shaking.