The governing equations for the plane framed structures considering deformation of joint panels based on principle of hybrid potential energy can be applied to the earthquake response analysis. The plane frames with four types of beam-to-column connections were selected as the analytical models. From the results of the response analysis, the foIlowing conclusions were obtained. 1) In the case of the weak panel type, the maximum story deformation angles of first story have decreased, and absorbed energy of column have decreased. 2) The weak panels have energy absorption capacity of the structure and structural damping capacity.