The article describes the main problems associated with the principles of calculation and design of building structures of buildings and structures in seismically active areas in accordance with the provisions of the regulatory document SP 14.13330.2018. The difficulties that may arise when using foreign regulatory requirements in terms of design and calculation are noted. The calculation of a flat steel multi-story frame for the main and special combination of loads and impacts is considered. The frame calculation for a special combination is performed according to SP 14.13330.2018 with and without taking into account the additional requirements of foreign design standards ASCE / SEI 7-22, ANSI / AISC 341-22. The requirements of foreign standards were not taken into account in full, but only in terms of increasing the reliability of the structure, for certain positions. The change in the parameter of the frame metal consumption for various calculation options is analyzed. Conclusions are formulated and recommendations are given on how to reduce the metal consumption when calculating for seismic impact, taking into account the increase in the reliability of building structures.

Keywords: finite-element schemes, columns, crossbars, seismic action, steel frames, flat frames, design, limit states, material consumption, optimization, reliability, special combinations, combination factors

The practical significance associated with the development of automated software systems for calculating joints of steel structures of buildings and structures is noted. Using the IDEA Statica software package as an example, the calculation and analysis of the operation of a steel unit connecting the lower chord of a truss to a column was carried out. The order and sequence of entering the initial data for calculating the connection is shown. The calculation results present in tabular and graphical forms the equivalent stresses and plastic deformations of the main elements, as well as the results of inspections of bolted and welded connections of these elements to each other. A comparative analysis of numerical and analytical calculations was performed. Conclusions are formulated based on the results presented in the article.

Keywords: calculation model, connections, steel structures, component finite element method, design, nonlinear analysis, work analysis, stress, plastic deformation, bolted connection, welded connection

The main means of seismic protection for increasing the seismic resistance of buildings and structures are described. The main problems associated with the design of special seismic protection equipment are outlined. The basic requirements for the design and calculations of steel frame frames taking into account seismic impact in accordance with the current design standards in the Russian Federation are analyzed. There is an insufficient description of the requirements specified in the standards for performing calculations and design of structures and their connections. Recommendations and instructions are given for taking into account the requirements of the standards for the design of steel frame frames. Schematic diagrams of special units for coupling columns with crossbars, necessary for design in seismically hazardous areas, are presented. Conclusions are formulated.

Keywords: special units, columns, beams, seismic impact, seismic protection, steel frames, plastic hinges, excess strength factor, forces, plastic moment, design.