Seismic excitation can cause significant energy to be released within structures. By using
special devices, this energy can be consumed and dissipated without deforming structural …

The most crucial parameters that affect the response as well as the design of Steel Moment
Frame (SMF) Reduced Beam Section (RBS) connections are discussed. After a brief …

This paper presents an evaluation of the performance of the trapezoidal corrugated web
(TCW) reduced beam section (RBS) connection under cyclic loading. A series of …

Abstract The reduced Beam Section (RBS) connection was proposed after the 1994
Northridge earthquake. By creating a plastic hinge outside the connection area, this …

This paper presents a comprehensive study on steel beam-to-column joints equipped with
weld-free cast steel connectors used as replaceable energy-dissipating components. The …

The reduced beam section (RBS) connections are widely used in construction buildings due
to their desirable ductility and strength. The current reduced web section (RWS) connections …

Seismic codes specify a minimum beam span-to-depth ratio for moment resisting frames to
ensure formation of plastic hinges at beam ends with adequate length. This minimum beam …

In a new type of Reduced Beam Section (RBS) connection, called the corrugated web RBS
connection, the flat web of the beam in the section near the column face is replaced by …

In order to avoid the complex stress field of traditional beam-column joints caused by
arranging end side plate or support plate on beam end, and realize the earthquake-resilient …

This paper presents experimental results of a newly developed Reduced Beam Section
(RBS) connection, called Tubular Web RBS connection (TW-RBS). RBS connections are …