Comperative analysis of linear behaviorr of frame structures stiffened with K and knee types bracing members subjected to earthquake

Comparative Analysis of Linear Behavior of Frame Structures Stiffened with K and Knee Types Bracing Members Subjected to Earthquake Nowadays, reinforced concrete frame system structures are commonly used all over the world. These structures have enough safety against vertical loads. They could not be efficient, especially for high constructions, about strength and rigidity. It is essential to select the structural form of a structure in the earthquake resistant design. The purpose of this study is to analyze the linear behavior of frame structures stiffened with K and knee types bracing members subjected to earthquake and to compare the results of stiffened frame with each other and with those of moment-resisting frames. This comparison is made separately for displacement, bending moment, axial force and shear force for all frames considered in this study. This study has four main chapters. In the first chapter, general information about factors that should be considered in the selection of structural forms of earthquake resistant design, structural form, members of structural forms and studies made on earthquake resistant design are presented. In the second chapter, information about frame models and design spectrum used in this study are given. In the third chapter, the results obtained from the study are presented in tables and graphs and then discussed. In the last chapter, the conclusions and suggestions drawn from the study and same suggestions are given. This chapter is followed by a list of references. It is concluded that earthquake behavior of structures stiffened with K and knee types bracing members is better than that of moment-resisting frames from characteristics considered point of view. Keywords: Earthquake Resistant Design, Structural Form, Moment-Resisting Frame, K Type Bracing Member, Knee Type Bracing Member, Comparative Analysis VI