Open AccessPerformance of Semi-Rigid Steel Connections under Monotonic and Cyclic Loadings: A Review
Author(s) -
Rasha K. Al-Fisalawi,
AL-Hadithy Laith Khalid,
Mustafa Kamal Al-Kamal
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1067/1/012059
Subject(s) - rigidity (electromagnetism) , structural engineering , monotonic function , welding , finite element method , curvature , column (typography) , rigid frame , moment (physics) , engineering , computer science , frame (networking) , connection (principal bundle) , mathematics , mechanical engineering , geometry , mathematical analysis , physics , classical mechanics
Since the turn of the century, numerous articles have been published with analysis of semi-rigid connections in steel structures. This paper offers a comprehensive survey of major recently published research work dealing with the behaviour of semi-rigid beam-column connections under various configurations of fasteners and welding lines under both monotonic and cyclic loads. The review has two main respects: the first is the moment versus curvature behaviours of semi-rigid steel connections, while the second involves finite element analysis of such connections under monotonic and cyclic loads. The main conclusions concerning the dynamic behaviours of semi-rigid steel connections emerge with regard to the vital influence of beam-column connections on the global seismic performance of steel frame structures. Developing semi-rigidity should thus be considered an effective way to achieve the required performance.