Effect of the moment transfer efficiency of a beam web on deformation capacity at box column-to-H beam connections

This paper investigates the effect of moment transfer efficiency of a beam web on deformation capacity at beam-to-column connections. Non-linear finite element analysis of five connection models was conducted. Analytical results showed that the moment transfer efficiency of the connection with a box column was poor when compared to a connection with an H-column; this was due to the out-of-plane deformation of the column flange. Based on previous test data, analytical results were compared with experimental results. Analytical and experimental results showed that the deformation capacity of the connection with a box column decreased due to the poor moment transfer efficiency of a beam web, followed by strain concentration at the beam flange. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.