Abstract
A short term research and test program was conducted in response to damage observed at a large number of welded steel moment frame joints in the Northridge Earthquake. This program investigated several changes to joint welding and design procedures, intended to improve earthquake response of the joints. Preliminary results of this program suggest that reinforcing the connection to reduce stress at the beam flange groove welds, combined with careful attention to welding can significantly enhance joint performance.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Structures Congress - Proceedings |
| Publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) |
| Pages | 1411-1414 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Volume | 2 |
| State | Published - 1995 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 13th Structures Congress. Part 1 (of 2) - Boston, MA, USA Duration: Apr 3 1995 → Apr 5 1995 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings of the 13th Structures Congress. Part 1 (of 2) |
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| City | Boston, MA, USA |
| Period | 4/3/95 → 4/5/95 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction
- Architecture