2006 年 13 巻 52 号 p. 65-72
Properties of beams with reduced flange width optimized for maximum plastic energy dissipation are investigated by physical loading test and finite element analysis. It is shown that the strain at the beam-column joint is successfully reduced, and the region of maximum strain is shifted to the area of the reduced width, and the maximum strain at the joint can be controlled by modification of flange shape. Good agreement is obtained between the responses of experimental and numerical results.