Prediction of fracture behavior of steel beam-to-column connections with weld defect using the SINTAP

This paper aims to determine accurate and quick defect assessment of welded steel beam-to-column connections and to examine the effect of the different connection types and the electrode types having different toughness on their fracture behavior using the Structural Integrity Assessment Procedure (SINTAP) for European countries. The SINTAP-Level II developed for confidence in welded structures with defects is used. The procedure described in this study allows assessing the maximum crack size permitted in the welded connection under seismic loading without occurrence of brittle fracture. The results obtained from the present study agree well with those of the other studies.