Cyclic experimental and analytical studies of buckling-restrained braces with various gusset connections

J Wang, B Li, C Chou, L Chen - Engineering Structures, 2018 - Elsevier
Five buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) with various gusset connections, including pinned
gusset connection, bolted gusset connection, welded gusset connection, pinned-welded …

[PDF][PDF] Research and application of buckling restrained braces in Taiwan

JW Lai, KC Tsai - ANCER Annual Meeting, 2004 - academia.edu
In recent years, experimental and analytical researches have been conducted in NTU to
investigate the effectiveness of various kinds of unbonding material, the brace-to-gusset …

Strong-axis and weak-axis buckling and local bulging of buckling-restrained braces with prismatic core plates

W Xu, CP Pantelides - Engineering Structures, 2017 - Elsevier
The performance of new type Buckling-Restrained Braces (BRB) is evaluated. The new type
BRB is efficient since the steel core is constructed with prismatic steel plates that are straight …

Research progress of buckling restrained braces: types, design methods and applications

GUO Yan-lin, T Jing-zhong, Z Peng - 工程力学, 2016 - engineeringmechanics.cn
This paper summarizes the development of buckling restrained braces (BRBs) for the last 40
years since they were invented. The development trend of BRB designs tends to make BRBs …

Welded end‐slot connection and debonding layers for buckling‐restrained braces

KC Tsai, AC Wu, CY Wei, PC Lin… - Earthquake …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The debonding mechanism has a significant effect on the performance of a buckling‐
restrained brace (BRB). In this paper, a method for estimating the compression strength …

[PDF][PDF] Research and application of double-core buckling restrained braces in Taiwan

KC Tsai, JW Lai, YC Hwang, SL Lin… - Proceeding of the 13th …, 2004 - researchgate.net
In recent years, experimental and analytical researches have been conducted in NTU to
investigate the effectiveness of various kinds of unbonding material, the brace-to-gusset …

Component tests of buckling-restrained braces with unconstrained length

YK Ju, MH Kim, J Kim, SD Kim - Engineering structures, 2009 - Elsevier
The load-resisting capacity of buckling-restrained braces (BRB) composed of an H-shaped
core element and an external tube was investigated in this study by component testing. A …

Compressive behavior of central gusset plate connections for a buckling-restrained braced frame

CC Chou, PJ Chen - Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 2009 - Elsevier
Buckling–restrained braced frames (BRBFs) are used as lateral-load resisting systems in
seismic design. The braces in BRBFs are connected to beams and columns by gusset plate …

Cyclic testing of a buckling restrained braced frame with unconstrained gusset connections

JW Berman, M Bruneau - Journal of structural engineering, 2009 - ascelibrary.org
Buckling restrained braces are intended to yield in both axial tension and compression. The
gusset plates connecting them to the adjacent beams and columns are thick and often …

Cyclic performance of braces with different support connections in special concentrically braced frames

P Patra, PCA Kumar, DR Sahoo - Key Engineering Materials, 2018 - Trans Tech Publ
Gusset plate connections between the steel braces and the supporting frame members play
an important role in the performance of special concentrically braced frames (SCBFs) under …