Behaviour factors of MR steel frames with semi-rigid connections: a parametric study

In this paper same results are presented, related to the parametric study of t he qfactor of steel moment resistant frames. The study considers semi-rigid beam-to-column joints with standard behaviour, characterized by their sti ffness, resistance and deformation capacity. Three performance levels or limit states are consid ere , Serviceability Limit State (SLS), Damageability Limit State (DLS) and Ultimate Limit Sta te (ULS). Table 1. Characteristics of the connections. Elastic moment Mj [KNm] Pinned