The current study is consistent with the ongoing research on constructing resilient structures
by restricting damage inside replaceable components at expected locations employed in …

Abstract Reduced Beam Section (RBS) connections have been widely used to improve the
seismic performance of steel framed buildings by providing a seismic fuse mechanism …

In conventional eccentrically braced frames (EBFs), earthquake input energy is mainly
dissipated by plastic deformation of link beams. However, the plastic deformation of link …

Recent studies showed that while code-compliant structures can generally protect the safety
of the occupants, they may exhibit extensive damages during strong earthquake events. On …

This article investigates analytically the seismic performance of a new RBS beam-column
connection system with Double Nut Bolts (RBS-DNB) and double shear tabs. The bolts in …

Recent studies demonstrated that high-frequency earthquakes have the most effect on the
economic losses during seismic events. However, code-based seismic design criteria …

This paper discusses the effect of different joint types (common joint (CJ), reduced beam
section joint (RJ), and cover plate joint (CPJ)) on the seismic behavior of steel frames. Three …

Achievement of damage concentration is key to realizing structural resilience. In this study, a
replaceable damage-tolerant beam-column connection is developed and the mechanical …

Abstract The concept of Reduced Beam Section (RBS) connections in steel framed buildings
have been widely adopted in previous studies as well as European and American Design …

Extensive research has been carried out on steel moment frames to improve the cyclic
performance of seismic resisting connections with Reduced Beam Section (RBS). The …