Advances in design of eccentrically braced frames
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https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.20.1.22-29Abstract
Eccentrically Braced Frames (EBFs) have attained recognized status as a viable structural steel system for resisting lateral seismic forces. Sustained research at the University of California, Berkeley, since 1977 and numerous field applications provide a good database for their proper design. In this paper the different types of EBF are critically evaluated, and the kinematics of their inelastic deformation are examined with particular reference to the behaviour of isolated short beam segments or links. Desirable link length and web stiffening are recommended. A preliminary design procedure for hand-calculation of EBFs is described and some suggestions for brace connection details are advanced.
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