Evaluation of Extended End-Plate Moment Connections Under Seismic Loading

An experimental investigation was conducted to study the extended end-plate moment connections subjected to cyclic loading. Seven specimens representing three end-plate moment connection configurations commonly used in the pre-engineered building industry were used. The connections were designed using yield-line theory to predict end-plate yielding and the modified Kennedy method to predict maximum bolt force calculations including prying action. A displacement controlled loading history was used to load the specimens. The maximum moments obtained experimentally and the experimental bolt forces throughout loading were compared with analytical predictions and finite element model results. The inelastic rotation of connections was calculated and conclusions were drawn on the compliance of these connections with current AISC specifications.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Department dc:contributor.department

Civil Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

1999

Author dc:creator

• Ryan, John Christopher

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Murray, Thomas M.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Easterling, William Samuel
• Plaut, Raymond H.

• Cyclic Loading
• End-Plate
• Moment Connections
• Metal Building Manufactures Association

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• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Dc Identifier Other

etd-090899-152136

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/34981