Simulating the cyclic behaviour of a single-bay wide-flanged steel braced frame

Madhar A. Haddad, Nigel G. Shrive

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Abstract

Large size wide-flanged (WF) steel members are being used increasingly in steel braced frames to resist lateral cyclic actions. A finite element model is presented to simulate the cyclic behaviour of a large size WF bracing member in a single-bay diagonally braced frame. Shell elements are used to represent the components of the WF frame (beam columns, shear tabs, stiffener plates) and the brace components (WF specimen, gusset, net-section reinforcing and web plates). Multi-point constraints are used to connect the components. The effect of frame action on the hysteresis behaviour is investigated. Results indicate that the columns have a significant effect on the cyclic lateral hysteresis behaviour of WF braced frames. Recommendations for future cyclic WF simulations are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEURODYN 2020 - 11th International Conference on Structural Dynamics, Proceedings
EditorsManolis Papadrakakis, Michalis Fragiadakis, Costas Papadimitriou
PublisherEuropean Association for Structural Dynamics
Pages4039-4048
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9786188507210
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event11th International Conference on Structural Dynamics, EURODYN 2020 - Virtual, Athens, Greece
Duration: Nov 23 2020Nov 26 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Structural Dynamic , EURODYN
Volume2
ISSN (Print)2311-9020

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Structural Dynamics, EURODYN 2020
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityVirtual, Athens
Period11/23/2011/26/20

Keywords

  • Cyclic behaviour
  • FE model
  • Frame action
  • Large-size WF brace

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • Architecture
  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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