Design of Embedded Column Base Connections

Design of Embedded Column Base Connections

Column base connections are arguably the most critical connections in steel moment frames, transferring forces from the entire structure into the foundation. However, there is very little published information on their rational design, due to the lack of sufficient experimental knowledge regarding these connections. This project will conduct targeted experiments; develop design guidelines and aids, and achieve adoption and codification of these guidelines through a research program involving extensive collaboration between academia and industry.