Abstract
Two-way slabs without beams are popular floor systems because of their relatively simple formwork and the potential for shorter story heights. Earthquakes, however, have demonstrated that slab-column frames are vulnerable to brittle punching shear failures in the slab-column connection region and dropping of the slab, which are costly to repair. This paper focuses on the behavior and design of slab-column connections under combined gravity and lateral loading and reviews current design procedures, performance-based design approaches, and relevant experimental data. An equation relating the gravity shear ratio at a slab-column connection to drift capacity is presented. Finally, practical recommendations are provided for defining specific performance objectives.
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