Sentence examples for in moment frames from inspiring English sources

The results show that this connection is a fully resistant and semi-rigid connection according to the standard classifications, which makes it a good choice for use in moment frames.

The current seismic design specification (AISC 341-05) requires that column splices in moment frames, when not made using complete joint penetration (CJP) welds, be designed to develop the flexural strength of the smaller connected column and the shear demand associated with flexural hinging at the top and bottom of a spliced column at a given story.

A discussion of deficient and successful test results highlights the suitability of introducing openings in moment frame beams.

The results of this study shows that side case removal in moment frame and moment with centrically braced frame systems was more critical and destructive compared with corner case removal.

Reduced beam section (RBS) is one of the connection types, which is economical and popular for use in steel moment frames in seismic regions.

This paper shows a design method for preventing brittle fracture which was observed at beam-to-column connections in steel moment frames in Kobe at the event of the 1995 Hyogoken Nanbu Earthquake.

In devastating earthquakes in Northridge (USA) and Kobe (Japan) brittle fracture of welded connections in steel moment frames occurred prior to formation of plastic hinges and utilization of plastic material reserves.

One of rehabilitation cases is to retrofit rigid connections in steel moment frames by making the least changes.

In this work we present an optimization procedure for achieving best beam-to-column reduced beam section connections in steel moment frames under static loading.

Hopefully, this work will contribute in adopting RBS connections in the design of steel moment frames in European engineering practice, as well as in the relevant codes.

The goal of this investigation is to demonstrate through experimental and finite element studies that built-up T-stub connections can be successfully detailed for use in special and intermediate moment frames in seismic areas.