Conceptual study of X-braced frames with different steel grades using cyclic half-scale tests |
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| Authors: | Parviz Ebadi Saeid Sabouri-Ghomi |
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| Institution: | Structural Engineering, Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran |
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| Abstract: | In this paper, an experimental and analytical study of two half-scale steel X-braced frames with equal nominal shear strength under cyclic loading is described. In these tests, all members except the braces are similar. The braces are made of various steel grades to monitor the effects of seismic excitation. Internal stiffeners are employed to limit the local buckling and increase the fracture life of the steel bracing. A heavy central core is introduced at the intersection of the braces to decrease their effective length. Recent seismic specifications are considered in the design of the X-braced frame members to verify their efficiency. The failure modes of the X-braced frames are also illustrated. It is observed that the energy dissipation capacity, ultimate load capacity and ductility of the system increase considerably by using lower grade steel and proposed detailing. Analytical modeling of the specimens using nonlinear finite element software supports the experimental findings. |
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| Keywords: | bracing low grade steel experimentation cyclic test seismic behavior analytical modeling ductility |
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