Abstract

Research work carried out on steel special truss moment frames (STMFs) with double-angle sections as chord members during the 1990s led to the formulation of design code provisions. Further research results using double-channel specimens resulted in a modified equation for the expected vertical shear strength of the central special segments, Vne, and has been incorporated into the current AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings. Double hollow structural sections (double-HSS) have the advantages of minimizing lateral torsional buckling and maximizing compactness in the flanges as compared to single HSS with the same flexural capacity. In this research, double-HSS members were proposed for the chord and web members of STMFs instead of double-angle, double-channel, or single-HSS. Double-HSS can effectively delay flange local buckling and enhance rotational ductility due to reduced width-to-thickness ratio (b/t) without increasing the wall thickness of the members. A full-scale STMF subassemblage with double-HSS as truss members was tested under large displacement reversals to simulate a severe earthquake ground motion. Testing results indicate that using double-HSS truss members is a viable alternative for STMFs in high seismic regions. Plastic hinge models are also suggested for computer analysis and design of non-yielding members outside of the special segments.

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