Research Article

Seismic Behavior of the Removable Links in Eccentrically Braced Frames with Semirigid Connections

Table 17

Capacity and ductility coefficient of models.

Models IDLoad directionYield stageUltimate stageDuctility coefficient

KEBF-1+2.04203.3738.76783.882.75
2.04164.6438.76617.163.08
KEBF-2+2.70196.7739.60709.262.61
2.70157.4539.60560.582.11
KEBF-3+2.40114.2452.80586.522.58
2.4093.9643.20460.912.29
KEBF-4+3.20160.9064.08568.843.32
3.20130.7164.08470.492.95
KEBF-5+5.40124.1475.60545.942.33
5.40103.3275.60450.372.13
KEBF-6+2.70123.9945.60782.062.85
2.70106.9645.60617.062.49
KEBF-7+2.40204.4739.60679.342.81
2.40164.4439.60577.132.34