In order to realize the design concept of “strengthened column and weakened beam, strengthened connection joints components” ensure improvement joints’ bearing capacity transfer plastic hinges along beams far away from ends, this paper proposes a new type prefabricated with strengthen-weaken beam-column connection, changes multiple parameters. Six joint models are designed for finite element an...

The SidePlate moment connection system, developed by MNH-SMRF Systems, Inc., looks different because it is different. SidePlateTM's unique trademark geometry provides physical separation between the face of column and end of beam by means of parallel full-depth side plates. This innovative feature ensures the elimination of all brittle behavioral uncertainties responsible for the unprecedented...

Modular structural systems are constructed using a method that they are assembled with prefabricated unit modular frames on-site. This provides a benefit that can significantly reduce building construction time. The structural design is usually carried out under the assumption that their load-carrying mechanism is similar to that of traditional steel moment-resisting systems. However, both syst...