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http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/scs.2021.39.1.035

Optimized stiffener detailing for shear links in eccentrically braced frames  

Ozkilic, Yasin O. (Department of Civil Engineering, Necmettin Erbakan University)
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Steel and Composite Structures / v.39, no.1, 2021 , pp. 35-50 More about this Journal
Abstract
Eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) are utilized as a lateral resisting system in high seismic zones. Links are the primary source of energy dissipation and they are exposed to high deformation, which may lead to buckling. Web stiffeners were introduced to prevent buckling of shear link. AISC 341 provides the required vertical stiffeners for a shear link. In this study, different stiffener configurations were examined. The main objective is to improve the behavior of short links using different stiffener configurations. Pursuant to this goal, a comprehensive numerical study is conducted using ABAQUS. Shear links with different stiffener configurations were subjected to cyclic loading using loading protocol mandated by AISC 341. The results are compared in terms of energy dissipation and shear capacities and rupture index. The proposed stiffener configurations were further verified with different link length ratios, I-shapes and thickness of stiffener. Based on the results, the stiffener configuration with two vertical and two diagonal stiffeners perpendicular to each other is recommended. The proposed stiffener configuration can increase the shear capacity, energy dissipation capacity and the ratio of energy/weight up to 27%, 38% and 30%, respectively. Detailing of the proposed stiffener configuration is presented.
Keywords
link; stiffener; rupture index; EBF; energy dissipation; cyclic loading; numerical study; ABAQUS;
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