Abstract
AbstractA design study has been conducted to explore the use of structural cladding panels with energy‐dissipating cladding‐to‐frame connections for seismic‐resistant design. The study identifies several issues involved in the modelling and analysis of frames with energy‐dissipating cladding‐to‐frame connections, establishes concepts for design, and provides a preliminary assessment of the force and deformation demands that are likely to be placed on panels and connections. Non‐linear dynamic analyses indicate that the clad frames perform well, based on observations about maximum interstorey drifts, maximum plastic hinge rotations in the frames, and maximum ductility demands on the cladding‐to‐frame connections.
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