A review of research on steel eccentrically braced frames

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2017-01-01

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Kazemzadeh Azad, Sina
Topkaya, Cem

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This paper reviews the research conducted on steel eccentrically braced frames (EBFs). Both component level and system level responses for such braced frames are treated and discussed. For the component level response, a thorough review of the investigations on links, which are the primary sources of energy dissipation in EBFs, has been presented. The results of experimental and numerical studies on strength, rotation capacity, and overstrength of links are discussed. Furthermore, studies on the effects of axial force, the presence of a concrete slab, the loading history, compactness, link detailing, and the lateral bracing on link behavior are summarized. Relevant available research on link-to-column connections is revisited. Different approaches for the numerical modeling of links are also given. For the system level response, characteristics of EBF systems are discussed in light of the capacity design approach. Findings of numerical studies on the seismic performance of EBFs are discussed to provide insight into suitable response factors utilized in the design of these systems. Additionally, special topics and emerging applications of EBFs, such as replaceable links, are provided. The impact of research findings on the design of EBF systems is demonstrated considering the AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings. Finally, future research needs for improvement of EBF design and application are identified and presented.

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Eccentrically braced frames, Links, Structural fuses, Review of research, Experiments, Numerical studies, Seismic design

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/45901

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JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2016.07.032

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Department of Civil Engineering, Article

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S. Kazemzadeh Azad and C. Topkaya, “A review of research on steel eccentrically braced frames,” JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH, pp. 53–73, 2017, Accessed: 00, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://hdl.handle.net/11511/45901.