FORMULATION OF STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STEEL FRAMES WITH STUDS AND UTILIZATION OF THE FORMULA

Abstract

In this paper, we present the basic structural characteristic of steel frames with studs. Specifically, the structural characteristics to be presented are restoring force characteristics (Q−δ relationship), damping characteristics (equivalent damping constant). First, we formulate the structural characteristics of steel frames with studs cut out from a continuous frame. Next, the structural characteristics of the steel frame with studs in the flayer is formulated. Finally, by using the formalized calculation formula we present a method of using steel frames with studs as hysteretic dampers. In use, the existing earthquake response constrained design method is applied.