ABSTRACT
However, some impediments still exist that may limit the widespread acceptance of SPSWs. For example, little information exists on the behavior and design of boundary frame members in SPSWs, particularly the intermediate HBEs having reduced beam section (RBS) connections and VBEs. Note that intermediate HBEs are those to which are welded infill steel panels above and below, by opposition to anchor HBEs that have steel panels only below or above. This paper briefly presents results of some recent research that further addresses the above pressing concerns.
