Shear Key Structural Fuse for Steel Frames ID: 2015-079
An innovative solution designed to enhance the ductility and cost-effectiveness of steel moment frames in buildings.
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Technology Overview
The Shear Key Structural Fuse is an invention aimed at improving the seismic resilience of buildings by enhancing the ductility of steel moment frames and reducing the costs associated with seismic frame connections. This technology uses a ductile material to create a fuse that yields under specific loads, allowing for the passage of a normal force through a shear region. This approach is designed to minimize the need for multiple welded parts in beam-to-column connections, traditionally a costly aspect of building construction in seismic areas.
Key Advantages
- Increases the ductility of steel frames, enhancing seismic resilience
- Reduces costs associated with traditional beam-to-column connections
- Minimizes the need for multiple welded parts, simplifying construction
- Allows for the widening of beams without increasing the transferable force at connections
Problems Addressed
- High costs and complexity of traditional seismic frame connections
- Limited ductility in steel moment frames, affecting seismic performance
Market Applications
- Construction of new steel buildings with enhanced seismic resilience
- Retrofitting existing buildings to improve seismic performance
- Potential adoption by steel fabricators and manufacturers of specialty steel products
- Applicability in strategic partnerships with holders of patented earthquake-resistant technologies
Additional Information
Technology ID: 2015-079
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025
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