Research Article

Restoring Force Model of an Energy-Dissipation Joint in Hybrid Frames: Simplified Skeleton Curve and Hysteretic Rules

Table 1

Parameters of the tests.

SpecimenLength of EDP (mm)Width of EDP (mm)Thickness of EDP (mm)Length-to-thickness ratio

J-6-180100613.3
J-8-1, J-8-2, J-8-38075810
J-10-1, J-10-2, J-10-38060108
J-12-1, J-12-28050126.67