Title:
Cyclic Load Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Subassemblages of Modern Structures
Author(s):
Alexandros G. Tsonos
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
104
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
468-478
Keywords:
beam-column frames; connections; cyclic loads; reinforced concrete; structural analysis
DOI:
10.14359/18777
Date:
7/1/2007
Abstract:
The seismic performance of four one-half scale exterior beam-column subassemblages is examined. All subassemblages were typical of new structures and incorporated full seismic details in current building codes, such as a weak girder-strong column design philosophy. The subassemblages were subjected to a large number of inelastic cycles. The tests indicated that current design procedures could sometimes result in excessive damage to the joint regions.