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L p = Plastic joint length
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Plastic hinges are placed in the middle of the plastic deformation zone as described in Article 5.3.1.4 of TBDY , as shown by the red dot in the picture below. Since the plastic deformation zone is spread along the length of the plastic hinge, L p , the plastic hinge is defined at a distance L p / 2 from the ends of the defined elements in the clean opening .
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