Steel TIPS06.2008 > Seismic Behavior and Design of Base Plates in Braced FramesBy Abolhassan Astaneh - Asl, Ph.D.,P.E. Seismic Behavior and Design of Base Plates in Braced Frames This Steel TIPS provides information on seismic behavior and design of base plates in concentrically braced frames. Performance of base plates in past earthquakes is presented along with test data and a discussion of the provisions of the AISC Seismic Provisions (2005). Ecoomical and efficient detailing suggestions for base plates in concentrically braced frames are presented. PDF file size-: 1,219 KB
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