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Rigid End-Cap<br />

Cyclic Load<br />

Figure 4-24 Flush End-Plate Connection Finite Element Model, And Mesh Properties.<br />

Moment (kip.ft)<br />

200<br />

160<br />

Figure 4-25 Comparison Of The Hysteresis Of The FEM And Experimental Results Of The Flush End-<br />

Plate Connections.<br />

65<br />

Connection Zone<br />

120<br />

150<br />

80<br />

90<br />

40<br />

30<br />

0<br />

-40 -3% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% 3%<br />

-30<br />

-80<br />

-90<br />

-120<br />

-160<br />

Numerical<br />

Experimental<br />

-150<br />

-210<br />

-200<br />

-270<br />

Drift (%)<br />

270<br />

210<br />

(kN.m)

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