Influence of Beam-to-Column Linear Stiffness Ratio on Failure Mechanism of Reinforced Concrete Moment-Resisting Frame Structures

<div>Plastic hinge distribution with 6-degree (0.05 g) fortification intensity. (a) Considering the beam-to-column linear stiffness ratio limit values. (b) Not considering the beam-to-column linear stiffness ratio limit values.</div>

Advances in Civil Engineering

fig17

Figure 17

Figure 17: Influence of Beam-to-Column Linear Stiffness Ratio on Failure Mechanism of Reinforced Concrete Moment-Resisting Frame Structures 