Parametric Analysis on Seismic Behavior of Connections to Concrete-Filled Square Steel Tubular Columns with Three Edges Welded Interior Diaphragm

Abstract

In order to further understand the seismic behavior of connections to concrete-filled square steel tubular columns with three edges welded interior diaphragm, basic sample and corresponding finite element models are constructed and analyzed according to criterion; furthermore influences on seismic behavior of such connections from many factors such as axial load ratio, height of steel beam, strength of steel beam and interior diaphragm and so on are studied. Results show that the base sample has excellent seismic behavior; such factors as axial load ratio, height of steel beam, strength of steel beam and interior diaphragm have great influence on seismic behavior. Therefore, the feasibility of such connections at edge columns and corner columns is further validated.