SHEAR IN BEAM-COLUMN JOINTS IN SEISMIC DESIGN OF STEEL FRAMES.

Abstract

This paper deals with the effects of shear in beam-column joints on the strength, stiffness, and ductility of moment-resisting frames under severe earthquake excitations. Emphasis is placed on an evaluation of presently used design criteria for joints in ductile moment-resisting frames. Suggestions are presented for modifications of these design criteria.