抄録
This paper proposes a method for evaluating the local strength of the steel moment resisting connections consisting of wide-flange beams framing into wide-flange columns without continuity plates. Proposed method is based on yield line theory considering some limit states of the connections, such as column flange local bending, column web local yielding and interaction failure between them. Both detailed and simplified strength equations are proposed in this paper, which can be applicable to various beam and column dimensions. To clarify the accuracy of the proposed equations, non-linear finite element analyses and tension tests of the beam-to-column connections are conducted.
