Title:
Punching Shear Design of Earthquake-Resistant Slab-Column Connections
Author(s):
Sami Megally and Amin Ghali
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
97
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
720-730
Keywords:
column capital; drop panel; ductility; flat slab; punching shear; shear reinforcement; stud
DOI:
10.14359/8807
Date:
9/1/2000
Abstract:
During an earthquake, unbalanced moments can produce significant shear stresses that increase the vulnerability of slab-column connections to brittle punching failure. This paper proposes design requirements for earthquake-resistant slab-column connections. The proposed requirements include the value of the unbalanced moment to be used in punching shear design. An upper limit for the design value of the unbalanced moment is suggested based on the flexural capacity of the slab. Use of the upper limit of the design moment ensures that punching shear failure is prevented. The paper also shows that the use of shear reinforcement, particularly shear studs with mechanical anchors, significantly enhances the ductility of slab-column connections under reversed cyclic loading.