Anderson, David and Benterkia, Zoubir (1991) Analysis of semi-rigid steel frames and criteria for their design. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 18 (3). pp. 227-237. ISSN 0143974X (doi:10.1016/0143-974X(91)90027-X)

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Abstract

This paper reports studies on unbraced semi-rigid steel frames, carried out to determine criteria for their design. The analyses of the frames were performed by a computer program that uses a secant-stiffness approach to allow for the effect of semi-rigid connections on frame behaviour. A parameter entitled ‘degree of flexibility’ is introduced as a measure of the effect of semi-rigid joints on the stiffness of the frame. Within the limits of the study, it is demonstrated that second-order effects will not be significant if the semi-rigid elastic critical load exceeds ten times the design load, and the degree of flexibility is less than 50%. This last requirement was satisfied by extended end-plate beam-to-column connections. It has also been found that, under combined loading, the serviceability limit on sway is likely to control design, rather than ultimate strength.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	[1] Paper presented at the International Colloquium on Stability of Steel Structures held in Budapest, Hungary, 1990.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	semi-rigid steel frames, criteria for design
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science
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Last Modified:	14 Oct 2016 09:31
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/13085

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