| Title |
Cyclic Behavior of Steel Beam-to-Column Semi-Rigid Connection under Axial Load |
| Authors |
Yang Cheol-Min ; Cheong Myung-Chae ; Kim Young-Moon |
| Keywords |
Steel ; Beam-to-column Connection ; Axial Load ; Cyclic Loads ; Semi-rigid ; Exterior Connection |
| Abstract |
The objective of this study is to accumulate the knowledge of cyclic behavior of semi-rigid connection. To accomplish this goal, cyclic loading tests were conducted using semi-rigid connection comprised of top, seat, and web angles in comparison with fully rigid and simple alternatives. Here, experimental tests for three types of beam-to-column connections subjected to the combined action of cyclic bending moment and constant axial force were undertaken. These test specimens were single sided beam-to-column assemblies that are representative of exterior beam-to-column connections. Each specimen have only one type of beam-to-column connection: Double Web Angle(DWA), Top-and seat-angle with Double web angle(TSD) and Fully Welded connection(FW). The experimental results and the key parameters characterizing the performance of the tested specimens are presented in the present paper. |