EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON STRENGTH AND DEFORMATION CAPACITY OF REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMN AND STEEL BEAM STRUCTURE JOINT OF THROUGH COLUMN TYPE

Abstract

This study is intended for obtaining knowledge about the influence exerted by the existence of each component upon the strength and deformation capacity of RCS (reinforced concrete plus steel) joint. The test results demonstrated the following: (1) the shear force borne by the cover plate and FBP is small, (2) the orthogonal component limits the concrete deflection at joint, (3) greater thickness of cover plate improves the hysteretic characteristics, and (4) good hysteretic characteristics can be achieved by limiting the average shear input to the joint.