Cyclic behaviour of locally web-stiffened W-shape beams

A series of tests on W-shaped beam-to-column connections subjected to quasi-static cyclic loading was conducted to assess their ductility and energy dissipation capabilities. The specimens represent beams in ductile moment resisting frames undergoing alternating lateral loads. The aim of this study was to assess and compare the rotation capacity and energy absorption of locally web-stiffened beams with unstiffened beams. Of direct relevance to …