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Earthquake Resistant

The document discusses Reduced Beam Section (RBS) connections, which were developed in response to brittle fractures observed during the 1994 Northridge earthquake. RBS connections are designed to enhance the seismic performance of steel moment frames by relocating plastic hinges away from beam-column joints, thus improving ductility and protecting connections from excessive stress. Various RBS types, including straight, tapered, and radius cuts, are described, each with specific applications and benefits for stress distribution and fabrication.

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Earthquake Resistant

The document discusses Reduced Beam Section (RBS) connections, which were developed in response to brittle fractures observed during the 1994 Northridge earthquake. RBS connections are designed to enhance the seismic performance of steel moment frames by relocating plastic hinges away from beam-column joints, thus improving ductility and protecting connections from excessive stress. Various RBS types, including straight, tapered, and radius cuts, are described, each with specific applications and benefits for stress distribution and fabrication.

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NOTES

REDUCED BEAM SECTION


WHY TYPES
The 1994 Northridge earthquake caused unexpected brittle fracture in beam-to column connections of
steel moment resisting frame buildings, and prompted extensive research into the seismic behavior of
steel frames. Various types of beam to-column connections have been proposed and investigated.
Reduced Beam Section (RBS) connections are among the several connection types pre-qualified by
SAC studies (FEMA 2000) for use in new steel moment frames in seismic zone. By cutting off a portion of
the beam flanges at a short distance from the column face, RBS connections may shield the vulnerable
beam-column interface from failure by moving the plastic hinge away from the column face. This
paper discusses the seismic performance of RBS frames.
RBS detail

Properties of steel section


(a) Straight (Trapezoidal) - Cut:
•Description: This type features straight, inclined cuts that create a trapezoidal shape in the beam
flange.
•Use: While less common than circular RBS, it might be used where fabrication simplicity is
prioritized or specific plastic hinge location control is needed.
(b1) Tapered - Cut:
•Description: Similar to the straight cut, but with more complex angled lines, creating a tapered
shape.
•Use: Potentially used for finer control over the plastic hinge formation and stress distribution.
(b2) Tapered - Cut with Filled Edges:
•Description: This is a variation of the tapered cut where the sharp edges are filled or rounded.
•Use: Aims to improve stress distribution and prevent premature cracking that might initiate at
Detailing of reduced beam section sharp edges.
( Usually built up sections are used as the pre (c) Radius - Cut:
defined Indian sections do not meet the standards ) •Description: This is the classic circular RBS, where the cut is a circular arc.
•Use: The most common type due to its effectiveness in controlling stress distribution and ease of
Key Features: fabrication.
•Flange Reduction: The flanges of the (d) Drilled Constant:
beam are cut or coped in a specific •Description: Instead of cutting the flange, a series of holes are drilled along the flange.
shape (often circular or rectangular) to • Creates a series of stress risers.
reduce their cross-sectional area. •Use: Less common than flange cuts, as it can introduce stress concentrations around the holes.
•Plastic Hinge Formation: The reduced Requires careful design to ensure sufficient ductility.
section becomes the location where (e) Drilled Tapered:
plastic hinges form during seismic events, •Description: Similar to drilled constant, but with holes of varying diameters.
allowing the beam to yield and dissipate •Use: Potentially used for more precise control over the reduced section's stiffness, but still less
energy. common than flange cuts due to stress concentration concerns.
•Protection of Beam-Column Joint: By
moving the plastic hinge away from the
joint, the connection is protected from
excessive stress and damage.
•Improved Ductility: RBS connections
enhance the ductility of the moment-
resisting frame, allowing it to undergo
larger deformations without failure.

FACULTY SIGN
SHEET NO. EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT STRUCTURES NAME: MONISHA K
SEM VIII BATCH 2021 FACULTY:
WCFA MR, SSD 02 SEISMIC DESIGN : REDUCED BEAM SECTION USN: 4CM21AT033

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