Numerical analysis and design methodology for steel frames with fuse system

Abstract The steel frame structure with fuse system is realized by integrating a linked-column frame structure with an energy dissipation system. ABAQUS software was used in this study to assess the structural response of this type of structure by modeling the fuse system. This model was then used t...

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Main Authors: Xiaotong Peng, Zhen Wang, Chen Lin, Deshan Sun, Shengtao Lu, Tingting Wen
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97723-8
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description Abstract The steel frame structure with fuse system is realized by integrating a linked-column frame structure with an energy dissipation system. ABAQUS software was used in this study to assess the structural response of this type of structure by modeling the fuse system. This model was then used to examine how the reduced beam section (RBS) geometry impacts seismic performance. The effects of story height, fuse system span, RBS connection beam strength, and fuse system layout on the structure’s overall performance were examined through pushover analysis. Assuming small deformation and using the principle of virtual work, formulas were established to calculate the elastic lateral stiffness and ultimate bearing capacity of the steel frame with fuse system. The study recommends specific values for the distance from the end plate to the RBS, the extent of flange reduction, and the depth of the flange cut as 0.65b f, 0.65h b, and 0.2b f, respectively. Adjusting the story height and fuse beam span has a negligible impact on the displacement angle range in the structure’s rapid repair stage. RBS connection beams made of lower-grade steel than the steel frames cause the fuse system to yield earlier, and placing the fuse system at the side span is more effective than positioning it at the center. The proposed method for calculating lateral stiffness and ultimate load capacity shows an accuracy within a 10% margin of error compared to finite element analysis results.
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spelling doaj-art-54a4028240654ea7900a1d7accbc4fd92025-08-20T02:24:29ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-04-0115112110.1038/s41598-025-97723-8Numerical analysis and design methodology for steel frames with fuse systemXiaotong Peng0Zhen Wang1Chen Lin2Deshan Sun3Shengtao Lu4Tingting Wen5School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of JinanSchool of Civil Engineering, Shandong Jiaotong UniversitySchool of Architecture and Landscape Design, Shandong University of Art & DesignGuoshun Green Building Technology Co., LtdGuoshun Green Building Technology Co., LtdSchool of Architecture and Engineering, Shandong University of Engineering and Vocational TechnologyAbstract The steel frame structure with fuse system is realized by integrating a linked-column frame structure with an energy dissipation system. ABAQUS software was used in this study to assess the structural response of this type of structure by modeling the fuse system. This model was then used to examine how the reduced beam section (RBS) geometry impacts seismic performance. The effects of story height, fuse system span, RBS connection beam strength, and fuse system layout on the structure’s overall performance were examined through pushover analysis. Assuming small deformation and using the principle of virtual work, formulas were established to calculate the elastic lateral stiffness and ultimate bearing capacity of the steel frame with fuse system. The study recommends specific values for the distance from the end plate to the RBS, the extent of flange reduction, and the depth of the flange cut as 0.65b f, 0.65h b, and 0.2b f, respectively. Adjusting the story height and fuse beam span has a negligible impact on the displacement angle range in the structure’s rapid repair stage. RBS connection beams made of lower-grade steel than the steel frames cause the fuse system to yield earlier, and placing the fuse system at the side span is more effective than positioning it at the center. The proposed method for calculating lateral stiffness and ultimate load capacity shows an accuracy within a 10% margin of error compared to finite element analysis results.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97723-8Steel frame with fuse systemSeismic performancePushover analysisRBS connectionFinite element simulationDesign methodology
spellingShingle Xiaotong Peng
Zhen Wang
Chen Lin
Deshan Sun
Shengtao Lu
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Numerical analysis and design methodology for steel frames with fuse system
Scientific Reports
Steel frame with fuse system
Seismic performance
Pushover analysis
RBS connection
Finite element simulation
Design methodology
title Numerical analysis and design methodology for steel frames with fuse system
title_full Numerical analysis and design methodology for steel frames with fuse system
title_fullStr Numerical analysis and design methodology for steel frames with fuse system
title_full_unstemmed Numerical analysis and design methodology for steel frames with fuse system
title_short Numerical analysis and design methodology for steel frames with fuse system
title_sort numerical analysis and design methodology for steel frames with fuse system
topic Steel frame with fuse system
Seismic performance
Pushover analysis
RBS connection
Finite element simulation
Design methodology
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97723-8
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