Search for: [Abstract = "It is of high importance in seismic retrofitting of lateral load\-bearing systems to increase the connections performance. The crucial point in the steel frame retrofitting process is to create plastic hinges in these types of frames. The formation of plastic hinges in beams and near columns generates large strains on column flanges as well as welding metal and heated surroundings, which can lead to brittle failure."]

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