Numerical Evaluation of the Behavior of Steel Frames with Gypsum Board Infill Walls

Table 4

Characteristics of the models with reinforced gypsum for determination of the equivalent strut width.

Model name	Length (cm)	Frame profile	Equivalent strut width (cm) based on ASCE 41 [27]	Proposed equivalent strut width (cm)
M-1.8m-IPE140	1.8	IPE140	36	12
M-2.9m-IPE140	2.9	IPE140	48	16
M-4.0m-IPE140	4.0	IPE140	62	21
M-1.8m-IPE180	1.8	IPE180	40	13
M-2.9m-IPE180	2.9	IPE180	52	17
M-4.0m-IPE180	4.0	IPE180	68	23
M-1.8m-IPE220	1.8	IPE220	43	14
M-2.9m-IPE220	2.9	IPE220	56	19
M-4.0m-IPE220	4.0	IPE220	73	25