低屈服点钢扣板连接的试验研究

同心支撑框架被广泛用于钢结构房屋的抗震设计中。在地震激励下,同心支撑框架的支撑会承受循环拉压荷载。由于支撑的屈曲,其抗压强度通常低于抗拉强度,这可能会降低支撑框架的抗震性能。该文对采用弱扣板强支撑的设计理念进行了验证。扣板选用低屈服点钢(LYP),从而使设计的扣板在支撑屈曲前发生屈服。低屈服点钢的屈服强度很低,但其延性很好。通过一系列试验验证循环荷载作用下低屈服点钢扣板的性能。研究发现,在低屈服点钢扣板上增加槽型约束(STR)可以大大提高其抗震性能。在拉压荷载作用下,有槽型约束的低屈服点钢扣板可以提供类似大小的强度。扣板的耗能能力同样得到提高。基于此研究成果,给出低屈服点钢扣板的一些设计建议。     

横梁加强型人字撑结构的弹塑性滞回性能

人字形支撑是多高层钢结构建筑的一种常用支撑形式。在侧向荷载作用下,由于受压支撑发生屈曲,承载能力快速下降,支撑架的横梁会受到拉压支撑间的竖向不平衡力的作用,JGJ 99—98《高层民用建筑钢结构技术规程》规定需加强支撑架横梁来承受这一不平衡力的作用。静力弹塑性推覆分析的结果显示,在加载后期横梁受拉支撑屈服荷载对加强型人字撑结构抗侧能力有很大的贡献。但是,在强烈地震作用下,由于每一支撑均处于拉压交替的受力状态,因此支撑架的受力性能要复杂得多。通过对横梁加强型支撑结构在往复荷载和地震荷载作用下的抗侧性能进行研究,以更好地了解这种支撑结构的抗震性能。     

Simulated behavior of multi-story X-braced frames

Steel braced frames are a commonly used seismic resisting system and thus, multi-story X-braced frames are frequently used. However, research into the behavior of these systems with midspan gusset plates, as used in practice, is limited. As a result, their seismic performance and the influence of connection design on this performance are not well understood. A comprehensive series of inelastic analyses were undertaken to better understand the nonlinear, cyclic behavior of multi-story X-braced frames and their gusset plate connections. Finite element (FE) analyses were conducted and the FE model was developed and verified by comparing the simulated results with cyclic tests and nonlinear analyses of single story systems, conducted at the University of Washington. The verified analytical model and associated failure estimation procedures were used to predict all yield mechanisms and failure modes, frame deformation capacity, and initial cracking and fracture of critical elements within the frame. A parametric study was performed to examine the influence of the gusset plate, framing members and other structural elements on the seismic performance of multi-story X-braced frames. The results show that the design and detailing of the gusset plate has a significant impact on the seismic performance of the frame. Connections designed with proposed end-rotational clearance models, and with strength and stiffness values balanced to the buckling and tensile yield capacities of the brace provided the best ductility and deformation capacity. In addition, the results suggest that floor slabs, gusset plate stiffeners and framing member sizes affect the frame performance and must be considered in the analysis and design of the system.     

Compressive behavior of central gusset plate connections for a buckling-restrained braced frame

Buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBFs) are used as lateral-load resisting systems in seismic design. The braces in BRBFs are connected to beams and columns by gusset plate connections, and can yield in both tension and compression instead of buckling. Although tests of buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) have demonstrated their ability to withstand significant inelastic axial deformation, large-scale BRBF tests have exhibited central gusset plate buckling before BRBs develop the ultimate compressive strength. To extend and better understand the experimental work, this paper presents an analytical study of the compressive behavior for BRBF central gusset plate connections using the finite element computer program ABAQUS. A model of a previously tested BRBF is conducted to predict experimental buckling load of the central gusset plate and verify the accuracy of a simple model of a central gusset plate connection including a beam and part of the BRB. The out-of-plane deformation of the central gusset plate resembles the buckled shape of a gusset plate with low bending rigidity provided by the BRB end. The experimental buckling load of the central gusset plate cannot be predicted based on the AISC-LRFD approach with an effective column length factor of 1.2. Therefore, a parametric study on the compressive strength of BRBF central gusset plate connections is conducted with various gusset plate dimensions and free-edge stiffeners. An inelastic plate buckling equation together with coefficient charts is proposed to predict ultimate load. For gusset plates with sufficient free-edge stiffener rigidity, the yield load can be developed and increased to the post-yield strength level. A required free-edge stiffener size is also recommended for BRBF central gusset plates to develop compressive yield load.     

A balanced design procedure for special concentrically braced frame connections

Concentrically braced frames (CBFs) are stiff, strong structures that are suitable for resisting large lateral loads. Special CBFs (SCBF) are used for seismic design and are designed and detailed to sustain relatively large inelastic deformations without significant deterioration in resistance. Current AISC Seismic Design Provisions aim to ensure the brace sustains the required inelastic action, but recent research showed that current SCBF design requirements lead to variable seismic performance, unintended failure modes, and limited deformation capacity. To improve the seismic response of SCBFs, a balanced design procedure was proposed. The premise of the design methodology is to balance the primary yield mechanism, brace buckling and yielding, with other, complementary ductile yielding mechanisms, such as gusset plate yielding. This balance process maximizes ductile yielding in the frame thereby maximizing the drift capacity of the frame. Further, the undesirable failure modes are balanced with the yield mechanisms and the preferred failure mode, brace fracture, to ensure that the frame fails in the desired manner. To achieve the objectives of the design methodology namely maximum drift capacity, and adherence to a desired yield and failure hierarchy, rational resistance checks and appropriate balance factors (β factors) are used to balance each yield mechanism and failure mode. These factors were developed, validated, and refined using the measured results from an extensive test program. An SCBF connection design example to illustrate the application of the balanced design method and to demonstrate differences from the current AISC design method is presented in an appendix.     

Cyclic behavior of concentrically braced frames with built-up braces composed of channel sections

Concentrically braced frames are earthquake resistant systems commonly used in buildings. Seismic behavior of this type of structures is affected by their configurations, brace properties, and brace to gusset plate connections. In this paper, the results of three experiments conducted to investigate the cyclic behavior of concentrically braced frames with braces built-up of double channels are reported. Significant damage was observed in beam to column connections. Large out of plane deformation of braces caused some cracks in the connector welds; however they did not result in fracture. Although large drift was applied to the frames, no brace fracture was observed. Furthermore, experiments showed that the majority of compressive strength in post-buckling state and a noticeable portion of tensile strength originated from frame action. By choosing connector spacing as the main parameter and using finite element models, a parametric study was performed to investigate the effect of this parameter on this type of frames with two different details of brace to gusset plate connections. It is observed that reducing the connector spacing increases the inelastic strain demand in braces and decreases it in gusset plates. However, gusset plates, which accommodate 2t linear clearance, are less dependent on connector spacing, compared to those accommodating 6t elliptical clearance. It seems that the limitations of slenderness ratio of individual section, stipulated in current seismic provisions, need further study.     

屈曲约束支撑与钢框架节点板连接的抗震性能#br# 试验与分析研究

屈曲约束支撑作为耗能减震构件,其与钢框架连接形成屈曲约束支撑钢框架结构体系。然而目前对于屈曲约束支撑与节点板不同连接形式的抗震性能和破坏模式尚缺乏研究。为了获悉不同连接形式对屈曲约束支撑钢框架结构抗震性能和破坏机理的影响,进行5榀屈曲约束支撑与钢框架节点板连接试件的水平低周往复荷载试验,观察试验现象和破坏特征,考察屈曲约束支撑与节点板两端采用销轴连接、螺栓连接、焊接连接和混合连接对钢结构抗震性能的影响,研究屈曲约束支撑与钢框架节点板连接试件的滞回曲线、骨架曲线、延性系数、刚度退化、耗能能力等抗震性能指标,探讨屈曲约束支撑与钢框架节点板转动变形和关键部位的应变规律,分析结构的破坏模式和各构件屈服顺序。结果表明：屈曲约束支撑的芯板先于梁、柱和节点板屈服,试件滞回曲线饱满,表现出良好的抗震性能和延性。文章研究成果以期为屈曲约束支撑钢框架结构设计和应用提供科学依据。     

Inelastic seismic response of steel bracing members

A survey of past experimental studies on the inelastic response of diagonal steel bracing members subjected to cyclic inelastic loading was carried out to collect data for the seismic design of concentrically braced steel frames for which a ductile response is required under earthquakes. The parameters that were examined are the buckling strength of the bracing members, the brace post-buckling compressive resistance at various ductility levels, the brace maximum tensile strength including strain hardening effects, and the lateral deformations of the braces upon buckling. Equations are proposed for each of these parameters. In addition, the maximum ductility that can be achieved by rectangular hollow bracing members is examined.     

屈曲约束支撑体系的应用与研究进展(Ⅱ)

屈曲约束支撑框架体系(BRBF)是新近发明并逐渐得到应用的一种框架体系。因为屈曲约束支撑(BRB)在受拉和受压时都可屈服而不屈曲,因此克服了传统支撑体系的缺点。第二部分简要介绍了SEAOC-AISC提出的反复加载试验要求,介绍了BRB各组成部分、BRB构件本身及BRBF体系的性能。以及BRBF的设计方法。     

低屈服点钢板剪力墙抗震性能研究

在低屈服点钢板剪力墙体系中,内嵌钢板使用低屈服点钢,周边框架使用普通钢材。采用数值方法研究低屈服点钢板剪力墙在单调荷载作用下的抗剪性能和在反复周期荷载作用下的滞回性能。对内嵌钢板的屈服强度和高厚比进行参数分析,用于研究其对结构抗震性能的影响;分析显示低屈服点钢板剪力墙有很好的变形能力和耗能性能且能减小对主框架的影响。     

Cyclic flexural analysis and behavior of beam-column connections with gusset plates

This research investigates the cyclic flexural behavior of double-angle concentrically braced frame beam-column connections using three-dimensional nonlinear finite element analysis. Prior experimental research demonstrated that such connections possess appreciable flexural stiffness, strength, and ductility. The reserve capacity provided by these connections plays a significant role in the seismic behavior of low-ductility concentrically braced frames, so knowledge about the impact of connection parameters on local limit states and global connection performance is needed for employing reserve capacity to design and assess concentrically braced frames. Finite element models were developed and validated against prior experiments with focus on the limit states of failure of the fillet weld between the gusset plate and beam, low-cycle fatigue fracture of the steel angles joining the beam and gusset plate to the column, and bolt fracture. The models were used to evaluate the flexural stiffness, strength, and ductility of braced frame connections with primary attention on the effects of beam depth, angle thickness, and a supplemental seat angle. The finite element analysis demonstrated that increasing beam depth and angle thickness and adding a supplemental seat angle all increased the stiffness and strength of the connection while maintaining deformation capacity. A procedure to estimate the flexural behavior of beam-column connections with gusset plates was developed based on the results of the numerical simulations.     

Numerical simulation of gusset plate connections with rectangular hollow section shape brace under quasi-static cyclic loading

In concentrically braced frames, gusset plate connections to rectangular hollow section braces are fabricated using welds to connect the gusset plate to both brace and flanges of the beam and of the column framing into the brace. The beam-to-column connection at the gusset plate is either welded or bolted. However, past experimental studies have indicated that undesirable failure modes could occur in the gusset plate even when using a linear clearance rule in the design of the gusset plate, especially when connecting hollow rectangular shapes.For these reasons, this study investigates through numerical analyses the local seismic performance of gusset plate connections with fully restrained beam-to-column connections as well as partially-restrained bolted connections. The latter are provided at the outside corner of the gusset plate, away from the face of the column, in order to facilitate the beam rotation at the bolted connection upon continued lateral deformation. The main goal of the study of the local performance of gusset plate connections is to validate the design procedure presented in this paper; to compare the various clearance rules proposed in the literature and to propose an alternative clearance rule to the linear clearance rule.The local performance is examined through detailed finite element models of a braced bay located at the ground floor of a four storey concentrically braced frame using the MIDAS finite element program. Finally, local performance of the models is compared in terms of strain concentrations in gusset plates, beams and columns.     

支撑和节点板延性性能的抗震设计

介绍钢结构铰接框架-支撑体系中支撑和节点板的震害、实验室的抗震性能研究、有关规范的规定和具有延性性能的支撑和节点板的设计概念及方法。由于我国现行建筑抗震规范中尚不包括钢结构铰接框架-支撑体系,故文中提出的抗震设计原则、规范规定和计算公式,可供从事钢结构设计和研究的技术人员参考。     

双管式挫屈束制(屈曲约束)支撑之耐震行为与应用

挫屈束制(屈曲约束)支撑一般是由十字型或一字型钢板构成之核心单元加上钢管混凝土构成之束制(约束)单元所组成。由于单核心断面之挫屈束制支撑在与构架接合时每一端需使用八片续接板及两套的螺栓，造成接合部分较长且易发生挫屈(屈曲)，为了改善此种挫屈束制支撑与接合，相关研究已发展出以双T型核心配双钢管或双钢板核心配双钢管而组成之双钢管型挫屈束制支撑构件，并已成功地在台大完成一系列之试验，本研究进一步针对大尺寸之单层挫屈束制支撑构架进行试验。研究目的包括：(1)探讨支撑具不同核心长度比例构架之试验与解析行为；(2)研究挫屈束制支撑核心应变与楼层侧位移角之关系；(3)提供含挫屈束制支撑构架之分析与设计建议。由i组V型双钢板双钢管挫屈束制支撑构架之试验显示，支撑核心之极限应变可利用楼层的最大侧位移角需求，以简单的几何关系及支撑核心长度与工作点间长度之比值计算而得，试验结果亦显示，在构架产生最大侧位移角时支撑之核心拉应变会大于相邻支撑之核心压应变，显示两相邻支撑之轴拉力与轴压力在试体巾有互相平衡之趋势，而不会发生最大轴压力显著大于最大轴拉力的现象。     

Plastic design of CB-frames with reduced section solution for bracing members

The seismic behaviour of concentrically braced frames (CBFs) designed according to the current European provisions is unsatisfactory due to the premature out-of-plane buckling of columns. For this reason, a new design methodology, based on a rigorous application of “capacity design” criteria has been recently proposed. In addition, aiming at a reduction of the plastic out of plane deformations of gusset plates due to brace buckling and at the prevention of sudden impact load affecting connections at the end of the straightening phase, Eurocode 8 requires the limitation of the brace slenderness. This limitation leads to the oversizing of diagonals and, consequently, of beams and columns. Therefore, to avoid this problem a new design strategy for bracing members is suggested: the Reduced Section Solution (RSS). It allows the calibration of the diagonal yielding resistance, leaving the brace slenderness practically unchanged.The results of dynamic inelastic analyses carried out with reference to braced frames designed according to the proposed procedure, both with and without RSS, are compared with those obtained with reference to the same structural schemes designed according to Eurocode 8. The obtained results show that the proposed design approaches are able to assure a significant improvement of the seismic performance.     

Cyclic behavior studies on I-section inverted V-braces and their gusset plate connections

Inverted V-braces and their central gusset plate connections are popular patterns of brace arrangements for special concentrically braced frames (SCBF). To improve the understanding of their seismic performances and promote their applications in seismic designs, the hysteretic behavior of nine I-section inverted V-braces and their gusset plate connections subject to inelastic cyclic loading is examined through experiments and analytical simulations. It is found that the clearance at the brace end on the gusset plate, the locations of the intersection point of bracing members, and the ratio of the free edge length to the gusset plate thickness are the key parameters. The loading capacities of braced frames show no decrease before the brace low-cycle fatigue fracture, but a longer plateau at a lower load level exists in the hysteretic loops. Although specimens with a linear clearance exhibit better seismic behaviors, a negative clearance is also acceptable as long as the gusset plate does not fracture prior to the braces. A brace intersection point with moderate eccentricity is preferable for its better behavior and its economical dimension of the gusset plate, but the brace point location in the gusset plate could induce out-of-plane deformations in the gusset plate and cause the system ductility to deteriorate. Based upon test results, a suggested limitation of the ratio of the free edge length to thickness for the gusset plates is presented.     

屈曲约束支撑体系的应用与研究进展(Ⅰ)

屈曲约束支撑框架体系(BRBF)是新近发明并逐渐得到应用的一种抗震框架体系。因为屈曲约束支撑(BRB)在受拉和受压时都可屈服而不屈曲,因此克服了传统支撑体系的缺点。本文分两部分,第一部分主要介绍其基本原理和各组成部分的概况、BRBF的特点,还简要介绍了该体系在各国家和地区应用和研究的进展情况。     

Ultimate strength of gusset plate connections with fillet welds

Braced frames are commonly used as lateral-load resisting systems in seismic design. The braces are connected to the beams and columns by gusset plate connections. Fillet welds are commonly used to connect the gusset plates to the beams and columns. And the fracture of the interface welds were observed in the past research and earthquakes. This paper focused on the ultimate strength of interface weld connection between gusset plate and frame elements when the brace is in tension. Pilot experimental study was conducted with four specimens and proved that the evaluation recommended by AIJ works well. A verified finite element analysis model was developed to conduct a parametric study. The studied parameters are the brace angle, gusset plate size, and eccentricity of brace. From the parameter study, it is confirmed that the tensile brace axial force is primarily transferred to the interface weld within an extension Whitmore region, which is named as the effective region in the AIJ evaluation. And the extension Whitmore region is affected by the gusset plate geometrical constraint. A revised extension Whitmore region is suggested by considering the aforementioned parameters. The AIJ evaluation using the revised extension Whitmore region is also compared with the UFM, and showed better evaluation for the rectangular shape gusset plate.     

Influence of connection design parameters on the seismic performance of braced frames

Special concentrically braced frames (SCBFs) are commonly used lateral-load resisting systems in seismic design. In SCBFs, the braces are connected to the beams and columns by gusset plate connections, and inelastic deformation is developed through tensile yielding and inelastic post-buckling deformation of the brace. Recent experimental research has indicated that the seismic performance of SCBFs can be improved by designing the SCBF gusset plate connections with direct consideration of the seismic deformation demands and by permitting yielding in the gusset plate at select performance levels.Experimental research provides important information needed to improve SCBF behavior, but the high cost of experiments limits this benefit. To extend and better understand the experimental work, a companion analytical study was conducted. In an earlier paper, the inelastic finite element model and analysis procedure were developed and verified through detailed comparison to experimental results. In this paper, the model and analytical procedure extend the experimental results. A parametric study was conducted to examine the influence of the gusset plate and framing elements on the seismic performance of SCBFs and to calibrate and develop improved design models. The impact of the frame details, including the beam-to-column connections, the brace angles, and their inelastic deformation demands, was also explored. The results suggest that proper detailing of the connections can result in a large improvement in the frame performance.     

含挫屈束制消能斜撑构架效应之接合板耐震设计与试验分析

本研究主要探讨挫屈束制消能斜撑构架中梁柱效应及斜撑轴力效应对接合板耐震行为影响,利用一层楼挫屈束制消能斜撑构架试验及非线性有限元素分析,研究接合板在斜撑构架下的受力行为。本研究考虑接合板在同时承受构架效应(梁及柱剪力效应)及斜撑轴力下的影响,提出等效支撑概念计算接合板在受构架开合(梁及柱剪力)下的力量,如此将接合板的受力分为由构架及斜撑分别提供,再由有限元素分析观察的梁与接合板及柱与接合板界面应力分布,计算接合板端部应力值,以设计接合板及加劲板尺寸。藉由试验及有限元素分析所量测的梁、柱及斜撑力量,配合本研究提出的理论计算接合板在受梁柱开合效应下及斜撑力量下的受力模式,比对试验与分析下接合板端部的应力极值,验证此理论准确性,并建议设计准则,以确保接合板在达到设计层间侧位移角时无破坏产生。