| Type of Document |
Master's Thesis |
| Author |
Ryan, John Christopher
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| Author's Email Address |
joryan2@vt.edu |
| URN |
etd-090899-152136 |
| Title |
Evaluation of Extended End-Plate Moment Connections Under Seismic Loading
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| Degree |
Master of Science |
| Department |
Civil Engineering |
| Advisory Committee |
| Advisor Name |
Title |
| Thomas M. Murray |
Committee Chair |
| R.H. Plaut |
Committee Member |
| W.S. Easterling |
Committee Member |
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| Keywords |
- Cyclic Loading
- End-Plate
- Moment Connections
- Metal Building Manufactures Association
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| Date of Defense |
1999-09-01 |
| Availability |
unrestricted |
Abstract
An experimental investigation was conducted to study the extended end-plate moment connections subjected to cyclic loading. Seven specimens representing three end-plate moment connection configurations commonly used in the pre-engineered building industry were used. The connections were designed using yield-line theory to predict end-plate yielding and the modified Kennedy method to predict maximum bolt force calculations including prying action. A displacement controlled loading history was used to load the specimens. The maximum moments obtained experimentally and the experimental bolt forces throughout loading were compared with analytical predictions and finite element model results. The inelastic rotation of connections was calculated and conclusions were drawn on the compliance of these connections with current AISC specifications.
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