RESEARCH GRANT AWARD (RGA) 26-2: Seismic and Wind Performance and Design of Concrete-Filled Composite Moment-Resisting Frames (SpeedFrame)
The Charles Pankow Foundation (CPF) along with several Industry Partners is pleased to announce the award of a research project to develop “concrete-filled composite moment-resisting frames” (hereafter, referred to as a “SpeedFrame structural system”), which are meant to improve structural stiffness and lateral performance. The SpeedFrame structural system provides higher lateral stiffness as compared with traditional steel moment-resisting frames (MRFs). The SpeedFrame will be utilized for designing open space structures without interruptions (e.g., where the lateral force-resisting system cannot be braced frames or shear walls).
The SpeedFrame structural system will be an optimum solution for structures with large spans (e.g., 30~50 ft) and taller story heights (e.g., 18~25 ft). Typical applications of the SpeedFrame include but not limited to hospitals, medical centers, airport terminals, industrial plants, data centers, and large buildings with exhibition halls. The SpeedFrame provides high lateral stiffness to accommodate long clear spans, taller story heights, large openings, and architectural needs. In addition, the SpeedFrame structural system accelerates the associated erection time by maximizing much of the steel fabrication work in the shop, minimizing labor-intensive activities on the site (e.g., bolted connections), and facilitating concrete placement (no formwork and falsework).
Our Industry Partners are:
- American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
- Magnusson Klemencic Associates Foundation (MKAF)
- J.F. Stearns
- Berlin Steel
- Severud Associates
- Kruth Engineering
- Schuff Steel
- Degenkolb
- Herrick Steel
- Clark Construction
Click the following for the CPF Research Project Page