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

In recent years, major earthquakes in China, Chile, New Zealand and Japan caused many
building structures severely damaged, which must be overhauled or rebuilt. Therefore, how …

This study presents the findings of comprehensive numerical and experimental programs on
unstiffened extended end-plate connections (UEECs) having thin plates and large sized …

This paper describes a new type of replaceable fuse for moment resisting frames. Column-
tree connections with beam splice connections are frequently preferred in the moment …

The importance of connections in steel structures is paramount, not only because it greatly
influences the cost of construction and provides room for innovations, but also due to the …

The cyclic and monotonic performance of stiffened extended end-plate joints with large-
sized bolts and thin end-plates are investigated through experimental and numerical study …

A comprehensive experimental study on unstiffened T-stubs was conducted in order to
examine the effects of parameters influencing the capacities of the T-stubs. Pursuant to this …

The stiffeners, also known as ribs, have a great influence on the behavior of the extended
end-plate connections. The end-plate connections can be idealized by making use of …

The reduced beam section (RBS) connections are widely used in construction buildings due
to their desirable ductility and strength. The current reduced web section (RWS) connections …

Typical concentrically braced frames (CBFs), such as cross-braced (X-braced) frames, are
commonly used to provide resistance against lateral loads. These systems are prone to …