Nonlinear Seismic Performance Evaluation of Flexural Slotted Connection Using Endurance Time Method

Figure 19

The values of rotation on SW and WUF in a three-story frame (t = 15 s). (a) The rotation of the two ends of the beam in the WUF connection on the first and second stories. (b) The rotation of the two ends of the beam in the SW connection on the first and second stories. (c) The rotation of the two ends of the beam in the WUF connection on the third story. (d) The rotation of the two ends of the beam in the SW connection on the third story.

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