- Author
- Cheok, G. S. | Lew, H. S.
- Title
- Performance of 1/-3-Scale Model Precast Concrete Beam-Column Connections Subjected to Cyclic Inelastic Loads. Report No. 2.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
- NISTIR 4589, June 1991, 84 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- beam-columns | concretes | connections | cyclic loading | ductility | energy absorption | joints | moment resistant | post-tensioning | precast concretes
- Abstract
- Results are presented from the experimental test program on precast beam-column connections subjected to inelastic cyclic loads being conducted at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This report is the second in a series and covers the test results from Phase 2 of a three phase program. The objective of the test program is to develop an economical moment resistant precast beam-column joint for high seismic zones. Test specimens are 1/3-scale models of a prototype interior concrete beam-column connection. The 1985 UBC design criteria for seismic Zone 2 and 4 were used. Six specimens were tested. The experimental variables include the location of the post-tensioning force and the type of post-tensioning tendons used. Comparisons of the performance among these specimens are made. Comparisons with the monolithic specimens (Phase 1 [Ref. 1]) are also presented. These comparisons are made based on the failure mode, energy absorption characteristics, strength and ductility of the connenction.