Plastic Hinge Length in steel frames

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ymdarestani
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Plastic Hinge Length in steel frames

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Does anybody know how can I calculate plastic hinge length in steel frames? please help me ASAP
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Re: Plastic Hinge Length in steel frames

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Look at the section response, see where M > My. OpenSees will not calculate it for you.
ymdarestani
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Re: Plastic Hinge Length in steel frames

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Dear Dr Scott
Thank you for your quick response.
Is there any empirical equation for calculation of plastic hinge length in steel frames?
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