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- Title
- Performance of 1/3-Scale Model Precast Concrete Beam-Column Connections Subjected to Cyclic Inelastic Loads.
- File
- PB91107623.pdf
- Author(s)
- Cheok, G. S.; Lew, H. S.
- Source
- October 1990, 110 p.
- Identifying Number(s)
- NISTIR-4433
- Abstract
- An experimental study of the behavior of precast concrete beam-column connections subjected to cyclic inelastic loading was initiated at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The study was initiated to provide data for the development of a rational design procedure for such connections in high seismic regions. The objective of the study is to develop a moment resistant precast concrete connection that is economical and easily constructed. Results of the experimental tests of both monolithic and precast beam-column connections are described. The monolithic concrete specimens were designed to 1985 UBC Seismic Zone 2 and 4 criteria. The design of the precast concrete specimens was similar to that for the monolithic specimen designed to UBC seismic zone 4. The results from the monolithic specimens provide a benchmark for comparison with the results from the precast tests.
- Keywords
- ; Earthquake resistant structures; Beams (Supports); Precast concrete; Columns (Supports); Experimental data; Model tests; Joints (Junctions); Concrete structures; Cyclic loads; Displacement; Structural analysis