TITLE:
Analysis of Steel Connections to Resist Progressive Collapse
AUTHORS:
Yanglin Gong, Chen Zhang, Jian Deng
KEYWORDS:
Steel, Steel Connections, Shear Tab Connection, Progressive Collapse, Connection Robustness
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of Engineering and Technology,
Vol.7 No.2B,
May
17,
2019
ABSTRACT:
This paper presented a methodology for the analysis and design of steel connections under a double-span connection within the context of preventing progressive collapse. First, various connection models were described and their pros and cons were provided. Then, the load-displacement characteristics of a component-based spring model were described. Thirdly, an experi-mental study on the behaviors of shear tab connections under tension was presented. The main sources of the deformation capacity of the shear tab connections were identified. Finally, a design example of a shear tab connection was provided to illustrate the methodology.