Seismic Design of Braced Steel Frames

by Subhash C. Goel, Univ of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,
Xiaodong Tang, Univ of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Stability Under Seismic Loading

Abstract:

Seismic behavior of a six-story, K-braced structure without backup ductile moment-resisting frames designed according to the current Uniform Building Code is studied in this paper. The associated problems of column buckling and fracture of bracing members during a severe earthquake motion are discussed. A practical and rational method for safe design of such structures is presented.

Subject Headings: Steel structures | Steel frames | Building design | Seismic design | Structural safety | Steel columns | Bracing

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