Pavlos Thanopoulos

FUSEIS PIN LINKS: INFORMATION BROCHURES AND DESIGN OF CASE STUDY

Abstract. In the frame of the INNOSEIS research project, which is funded by RFCS, information documents for INERD-pin and FUSEIS-pin links have been produced by NTUA for dissemination to all partners of the construction sector such as architects, structural engineers, construction companies, steel producers and all potential decision makers of the construction sector. For each of the two systems, an approximately 40-page information brochure has been drafted in English. They contain a description of the main features of the system, overall dimensions, preferred structural materials, range of sizes, member shapes, typical cross sections and limitations, possible arrangements for conceptual design, recommended structural details etc. and indicative application examples of selected building structures. In addition, information is given regarding the non-linear force-deformation characteristics and ductility/strength capacities of the systems, the hysteretic behavior of elements under cyclic loading, including rules for stiffness and strength degradation. Finally, pre-normative q-factors are proposed and reference is made to application examples in design practice, previous publications and literature.