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Experimental studies of behaviour of composite beamcolumn flush end plate connections subjected to seismic loading

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Abstract

Steel-concrete composite systems have seen extensive use in recent decades because of the benefits of combining the two construction materials. Reinforced concrete is inexpensive, massive and stiff, while steel members are strong, lightweight and easy to assemble. The object of this paper is to provide deeper insight into the nonlinear seismic response on the behaviour of composite structures and how they are influenced by various loading conditions. The results of the experimental study enable the authors herein to develop a new and improved shear connectors and beam-column connection for composite steel-concrete structures under seismic loading. The experimental results showed a notable strength and ductile behaviour. An optimised and economic shear connector and blind bolts was obtained. The failure patterns, failure mechanism, ductility and stiffness degradation are discussed. Furthermore, the finite element analyses are in good agreement with the experimental study.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SDSS' Rio 2010
Subtitle of host publicationInternational Colloquium Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures
Pages255-262
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2010
EventInternational Colloquium on Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures, SDSS'Rio 2010 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 8 Sept 201010 Sept 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SDSS' Rio 2010: International Colloquium Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceInternational Colloquium on Stability and Ductility of Steel Structures, SDSS'Rio 2010
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityRio de Janeiro
Period8/09/1010/09/10

Keywords

  • Composite steel-concrete beam
  • End plate connection
  • Seismic loading

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