Research Article
A New Buckling-Restrained Brace with a Variable Cross-Section Core
Table 5
Design parameters of models (unit: mm).
| Model | Restraining tube | Core | End rib | Middle rib | Flat-plate segment | Lt × B1 × B2 × t1 | L × b1× b2 × t2 | Ld1 × Ld2 × H1 × H2 × t3 | Ls × H2 × t3 | Lf | Number |
| BRB-TJ-I | 1080 × 102 × 94 × 12 | 1600 × 100 × 80 × 10 | 180 × 60 × 45 × 30 × 8 | — | — | — | BRB-VCC-7 | 520 × 30 × 8 | 80 | 1 | BRB-VCC-8 | 346 × 30 × 8 | 40 | 2 | BRB-VCC-9 | 208 × 30 × 8 | 20 | 4 |
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