Outline of the Specimen
Concept of the Specimen
According to the current Japanese specifications and practices.
- Moment resisting frame consist of square tube columns and wide flange beams
- Moment connection by through diaphragm detail ยท Base plate connection at column bases
- Modified material and welding detail adopted to avoid premature failure of connection
- Non-structural components; ALC wall, sash window, partition wall, ceiling
Experiment Scheme
- Three dimensional loading of the earthquake ground motion recorded in Hyogoken-Nanbu earthquake, Takatori.
September 20,21 Elastic Level
September 25 Elasto-plastic Level
September 27 Collapse Level
Safeguard System to Protect Shaking Table
(Each system prevent inter-story drift beyond 1/3.5 rad)
Drawings of the Specimen
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