Evaluating the Fracture Potential of Steel Moment Connections with Defects and Repairs
Steel moment frames are a popular seismic-force resisting system, but it is believed that they are susceptible to early fracture if there is a stress concentration in the plastic hinge region, also known as the protected zone. If a defect is present in this area, it may be repaired by grinding and/o...
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Virginia Tech
2021
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10919/101954 |