Full scale experimental assessment of concentrically braced frames designed for moderate seismicity Hasselt University
Concentrically braced frames (CBF) represent a very effective structural form against horizontal loading, providing high lateral resistance at the same time limiting lateral displacements. Global cyclic behavior of these structures is determined by several phenomena acting together such as yielding of tension bracings, buckling and post-buckling of compression bracings, slip of bolts, and frame action provided by semi-rigid joints. A large ...