Nogueiro, PedroSilva, Luís SimõesBento, RitaSimões, Rui2011-05-232011-05-232007Nogueiro, Pedro; Simões da Silva, Luís; Bento, Rita; Simões, Rui (2007) . Numerical implementation and calibration of a hysteretic model with pinching for the cycling response of steel joints. Advanced Steel Construction. Hong Kong, China. ISSN 1816-112X. 3:1, p.459-4841816-112Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/4458In this paper, a hysteretic model with pinching is presented that is able to reproduce realistically the cyclic response of generic steel joints. Secondly, the computer implementation and adaptation of the model in a spring element within the computer code SeismoStruct is described. The model is subsequently calibrated using a series of experimental test results for steel joints subjected to cyclic loading. Finally, typical parameters for the various joint configurations are proposed.engSteel structuresDynamic behaviourSeismic behaviourJoint modeljournal article