Experimental Analysis on Seismic Performance of Steel Bracing Bound-Column Component
Lu Ye,Liu Qing,Li Guoqiang and Liu Yushu
DOI:10.11835/j.issn.1674-4764.2014.01.002
Received March 10, 2013,Revised , Accepted , Available online July 01, 2015
Volume ,2014,Pages 10-15
- Abstract
The seismic resistant performance and failure mechanism of the steel bracing Bound-Column were analyzed with tests and the finite element method. Two-story steel bracing Bound-Column test specimen was selected. The braces adopt long leg back-back double angle. Tests were divided into three groups, including one monotonic loading test and two cyclic tests. Lateral load-bearing capacity, stiffness and hysteretic behavior of the steel bracing Bound-Column were obtained by the comparison of test results and the finite element method. Results show that the steel brace of Bound-Column contributes a lot to its load capacity and stiffness, while the external frame provides little lateral rigidity and capacity. Bound-Column failure occurs only in the steel braces, while the external frame is with no damage.