SAC Steel Project, Background Documents in PDF Format

The SAC_CD01-03, SAC Steel Project, Background Documents, is available in PDF format in a three-zip set contains the following 66 background documents, SAC/BD-96/01 through SAC/BD-00/30 in PDF format:

1. SAC/BD-96/01, Selected Results from the SAC Phase 1 Beam-Column Connection Pre-Test Analyses
2. SAC/BD-96/03, Selected Documents from the U.S.-Japan Workshop on Steel Fracture Issues
3. SAC/BD-96/04, Survey of Computer Programs for the Analysis of Steel Moment Frame Structures
4. SAC/BD-97/01, Through-Thickness Properties of Structural Steels
5. SAC/BD-97/02, Protocol for Fabrication, Inspection, Testing and Documentation of Beam-Column Connection Tests and Other Experimental Specimens
6. SAC/BD-97/03, Proposed Statistical and Reliability Framework for Comparing and Evaluating Predictive Models for Evaluation and Design, and Critical Issues in Developing Such Framework
7. SAC/BD-97/04, Development of Ground Motion Time Histories for Phase 2 of the FEMA/SAC Steel Project
8. SAC/BD-97/05, Finite Element Fracture Mechanics Investigation of Welded Beam-Column Connections
9. SAC/BD-98/01, Strength and Ductility of FR Welded-Bolted Connections
10. SAC/BD-98/02, Effects of Strain Hardening and Strain Aging on the K-Region of Structural Shapes
11. SAC/BD-98/03, Implementation Issues for Improved Seismic Design Criteria: Report on the Social, Economic, Policy and Political Issues Workshop
12. SAC/BD-99/01, Parametric Study on the Effect of Ground Motion Intensity and Dynamic Characteristics on Seismic Demands in Steel Moment Resisting Frames
13. SAC/BD-99/01A, Appendix to: Parametric Study on the Effect of Ground Motion Intensity and Dynamic Characteristics on Seismic Demands in Steel Moment Resisting Frames
14. SAC/BD-99/02, Through-Thickness Strength and Ductility of Column Flanges in Moment Connections
15. SAC/BD-99/03, The Effects of Connection Fractures on Steel Moment Resisting Frame Seismic Demands and Safety
16. SAC/BD-99/04, Effects of Strength/Toughness Mismatch on Structural and Fracture Behaviors in Weldments
17. SAC/BD-99/05, Assessment of the Reliability of Available NDE Methods for Welded Joints and the Development of UT Procedures
18. SAC/BD-99/06, Prediction of Seismic Demands for SMRFs with Ductile Connections and Elements
19. SAC/BD-99/07, Characterization of the Material Properties of Rolled Sections
20. SAC/BD-99/08, Study of the Material Properties of the Web-Flange Intersection of Rolled Shapes
21. SAC/BD-99/09, Investigation of Damage to WSMF by Earthquakes Other Than Northridge
22. SAC/BD-99/10, Clarifying the Extent of Northridge-Induced Weld Fracturing, Examining the Related Issue of UT Reliability
23. SAC/BD-99/11, The Impact of Earthquakes on Welded Steel Moment Frame Buildings: Experience in Past Earthquakes
24. SAC/BD-99/12, Assessment of the Benefits of Implementing the New Seismic Design Criteria and Inspection Procedures
25. SAC/BD-99/13, Earthquake Loss Estimation Methods for WSMF Buildings
26. SAC/BD-99/14, Simplified Loss Estimation for Pre-Northridge WSMF Buildings
27. SAC/BD-99/15, Integrative Analytical Investigations on the Fracture Behavior of Welded Moment Resisting Connections
28. SAC/BD-99/16, Seismic Performance of 3 and 9 Story Partially Restrained Moment Frame Buildings
29. SAC/BD-99/17, Effects of Partially Restrained Connection Stiffness and Strength on Frame Seismic Performance
30. SAC/BD-99/18, Effects of Hysteretic Deterioration Characteristics on Seismic Response of Moment Resisting Steel Structures
31. SAC/BD-99/19, Cyclic Instability of Steel Moment Connections with Reduced Beam Sections
32. SAC/BD-99/20, Local and Lateral-Torsional Buckling of Wide-Flange Beams
33. SAC/BD-99/21, Elastic Models for Predicting Building Performance
34. SAC/BD-99/22, Reliability-Based Seismic Performance Evaluation of Steel Frame Buildings Using Nonlinear Static Analysis Methods
35. SAC/BD-99/23, Failure Analysis of Welded Steel Moment-Resisting Frame Connections Parts I and II
36. SAC/BD-99/24, Weld Acceptance Criteria for Seismically-Loaded Welded Connections
37. SAC/BD-00/01, Parametric Tests on Unreinforced Connections Volume I - Final Report
38. SAC/BD-00/01A, Parametric Tests on Unreinforced Connections Volume II - Appendices
39. SAC/BD-00/02, Parametric Tests on the Free Flange Connections
40. SAC/BD-00/03, Cyclic Tests on Simple Connections, Including Effects of the Slab
41. SAC/BD-00/04, Tests on Bolted Connections Part I: Technical Report
42. SAC/BD-00/04A, Tests on Bolted Connections Part II: Appendices
43. SAC/BD-00/05, Bolted Flange Plate Connections
44. SAC/BD-00/06, Round-Robin Testing of Ultrasonic Testing Technicians
45. SAC/BD-00/07, Dynamic Tension Tests of Simulated Welded Beam Flange Connections
46. SAC/BD-00/09, Benchmarking of Analysis Programs for SMRF System Performance Studies
47. SAC/BD-00/10, Loading Histories for Seismic Performance Testing of SMRF Components and Assemblies
48. SAC/BD-00/12, Evaluation of the Effect of Welding Procedure on the Mechanical Properties of FCAW-S and SMAW Weld Metal Used in the Construction of Seismic Moment Frames
49. SAC/BD-00/13, Preliminary Evaluation of Heat Affected Zone Toughness in Structural Shapes Used in the Construction of Seismic Moment Frames
50. SAC/BD-00/14, Evaluation of Mechanical Properties in Full-Scale Connections and Recommended Minimum Weld Toughness for Moment Resisting Frames
51. SAC/BD-00/15, Simplified Design Models for Predicting the Seismic Performance of Steel Moment Frame Connections
52. SAC/BD-00/16, SAC Phase 2 Test Plan
53. SAC/BD-00/17, Behavior and Design of Radius Cut Reduced Beam Section Connections
54. SAC/BD-00/18, Test of a Free Flange Connection with a Composite Floor Slab
55. SAC/BD-00/19, Cyclic Testing of a Free Flange Moment Connection
56. SAC/BD-00/20, Improvement of Welded Connections Using Fracture Tough Overlays
57. SAC/BD-00/21, Cyclic Testing of Bolted Moment End-Plate Connections
58. SAC/BD-00/22, Cyclic Response of RBS Moment Connections: Loading Sequence and Lateral Bracing Effects
59. SAC/BD-00/23, Cyclic Response of RBS Moment Connections: Weak-Axis Configuration and Deep Column Effects
60. SAC/BD-00/24, Development and Evaluation of Improved Details for Ductile Welded Unreinforced Flange Connections
61. SAC/BD-00/25, Performance Prediction and Evaluation of Steel Special Moment Frames for Seismic Loads
62. SAC/BD-00/26, Performance Prediction and Evaluation of Low Ductility Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Loads
63. SAC/BD-00/27, Cover-Plate and Flange-Plate Reinforced Steel Moment-Resisting Connections
64. SAC/BD-00/28, Failure of a Column K-Area Fracture
65. SAC/BD-00/29, Inspection Technology Workshop
66. SAC/BD-00/30, Preliminary Assessment of the Impact of the Northridge Earthquake on Construction Costs of Steel Moment Frame Buildings

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