Seismic characteristics of X-cable braced frames bundled with a pre-compressed spring
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Abstract
The performance of steel structures can be enhanced against lateral loads by various methods; of these, bracing systems are the most common. Past studies have shown that tension-only braced frames provide more structural stability, and hence offer better resistance when the frame is subjected to lateral loads. In a comparison between a braced and bare frame, the additional efficiency offered by the bracing depends on the selection of bracing system. This paper proposes a cable brace system with a pre-compressed spring (PCS) that bundles the wire-rope bracing members at the intersection point. Both experimental and analytical studies are conducted, and no loosening in the cable is observed, as the cables are held tension by the spring's force; thus the ability of the bracing system to cause impulses is eliminated. The final strength of the cables is reached at larger lateral displacement of the frame compared to ordinary cross cable bracing system. The equations involved in the proposed technique are discussed before being verified using finite element (FE) solutions based on ABAQUS analysis. It can be concluded that the ductility and strength of the tested specimens was significantly improved by means of the proposed technique.
Keywords
Cable-braced Systems, Seismic control, Steel frames, Nonlinear response
Divisions
fac_eng
Funders
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Malaysia (Project No: FP004-2014B),University of Malaya Research Grant, Malaysia (Project No. PG242-2015B)
Publication Title
Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
Volume
116
Publisher
Elsevier