Relationship of beam-flange width to local yield strength of beam-to-column connections with transverse stiffeners
Abstract
In wide-flange steel column-to-beam connections, transverse stiffeners are often used to prevent local failure of columns caused by concentrated beam-flange force. The stiffeners work insufficiently if the beam-flange width is narrow. This study proposes strength formulae of the beam-flange to column connections reinforced with transverse stiffeners and investigates the relationship of the beam-flange width to the column strength. Finite element analyses were performed for the local connection models. It was revealed that the proposed strength formulae can predict strength reduction attributable to the beam-flange width.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
Structural Engineering and Materials Analysis
Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 351–356
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter