摘要 |
A replaceable energy-dissipating structural connection for connecting structural elements of a structure, comprising : first and second attachment members each including attachment surfaces for attachment to structural elements of a structure; and first and second ductile energy-dissipating members connecting the attachment member, wherein the first and second energy-dissipating members are configured to have different relative states of loading on loading the structural connection to cause relative rotation of the attachment members about a rotation axis, and deform, and thereby dissipate energy, on loading the structural connection above a critical value. With this construction, damage to the structural elements of a structural connections, thereby allowing easy repair of the structure by replacement of the structural connections. |