Seismic Characteristics of Widened Beam Flange Joints
Wang Yan,Liu Yun and Mao Hui
DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1674-4764.2013.02.009
Received ,Revised , Accepted , Available online July 01, 2015
Volume ,2013,Pages 52-60
- Abstract
In order to analyze the seismic behavior of widened beam flange joints, 16 specimens were derived from finite element models base on experiments. The effects of some parameters, such as the increased width and length, on ultimate load and ductility performance of joints were further discussed with ANSYS finite element method. According to specimen failure phenomenon of both experiment and finite element method, the weak link of the joints was found and the cracking possibility was evaluated. A theoretical analysis of the fracture mechanism of widened beam flange connection was conducted. In addition, design method of widened beam flange parameters was introduced, which will offer valuable information and reference for seismic design in steel frame joints.