| Abstract: | Dissipative (INERD) connections for seismic resistant steel braced frames. Innovative dissipative (INERD) connections were developed for seismic resistant steel braced frames. The dissipative zones in such frames are the connections, while the other parts of the structure are protected against inelastic deformations and instability phenomena. The braces and the columns are connected with eye‐bars and a pin running through them, which is the dissipative element. Experimental and theoretical investigations were performed to study the monotonic and cyclic behavior of the connections. Simple rules were developed for the design of the connection and the adjacent elements. |
