Title:
Evaluation of Joint-Shear Provisions for Interior Beam-Column-Slab Connections Using High-Strength Materials
Author(s):
Gilson N. Guimaraes, Michael E. Kreger, and James O. Jirsa
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
89
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
89-98
Keywords:
beams (supports); columns (supports); connections; cyclic loads; earthquakes; high-strength concretes; high-strength steels; shear strength; joints (junctions); reinforced concrete; reinforcing steels; slabs; welded wire fabric; Design
DOI:
10.14359/1299
Date:
1/1/1993
Abstract:
Current provisions for design of beam-column-slab connections are based primarily on results of tests of connections constructed with concrete strengths not exceeding 6000 psi and reinforcement with nominal yield strengths of 60 ksi or less. Results of tests conducted with combinations of normal and high-strength concrete and reinforcement are presented, and existing joint-shear provisions are evaluated for use in designing connections constructed with high-strength materials.