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Seismic safety of precast concrete beam-column joints with steel
By Hidayat BA et al.·2026·Department of Civil Engineering·View original on Europe PMC →
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Original publication title: Seismic Performance of Precast Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Connections with Embedded Steel Sections.
Plain-English summary
This study looked at how well precast reinforced concrete (RC) structures can handle earthquakes, focusing on the connections between beams and columns. Researchers tested a special type of connection that includes steel to make it stronger and better at handling damage. They found that this composite connection helped prevent early failures and improved the overall strength and stability of the structure compared to traditional RC connections. Although some details of the behavior during testing weren't perfectly matched in computer simulations, the results still showed that these composite connections could be a good option for making buildings safer during earthquakes. Overall, the findings suggest that using steel-reinforced connections in precast concrete can significantly enhance their performance in seismic situations.
Abstract
Precast reinforced concrete (RC) structures offer advantages in terms of construction efficiency and quality control; however, their seismic performance is governed by the behavior of the beam-column connections. This study presents an experimental investigation of the cyclic response of precast RC beam-column joints that include a composite steel connection, designed to enhance strength, stiffness, and damage control in critical regions. A composite joint specimen was tested under displacement-controlled cyclic loading, and its behavior was compared with that of a corresponding pure RC connection. Experimental results showed that the composite configuration effectively prevented premature failure at the beam-column interface, relocated plastic hinges away from the joint core, and significantly improved the load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and energy dissipation. To interpret the experimental observations and examine the internal stress transfer and evolution of damage, a three-dimensional nonlinear finite-element model was developed. The simulations reproduced the observed modes of failure, shapes of deformation, hysteretic responses, and moment distribution trends, particularly in the post-yield and strain-hardening ranges. Although the pinching effects observed experimentally were not fully captured numerically, the overall levels of agreement in the ultimate strength and plastic hinge locations were satisfactory. The combined results indicate that composite steel-reinforced precast beam-column joints represent a promising solution for improving seismic performance.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Europe PMC: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/41900723