This thesis presents a matrix analysis of structures
with semirigid connections. The stiffness factor of a
connection has been assumed to be a constant as represented
by the initial relationship of moment versus
rotation. Three cases are considered: Case I - structures
with semirigid connections, column width and beam
depth...
The nonlinear response of a ten-story steel structure with semirigid
girder connections is studied under conditions of dynamic loading.
The dynamic loading used in this study is the North-South component
of the May 18, 1940 El Centro, California earthquake. To deal
with the complexity of the problem the structure is...