Abstract
The seismic performance of a ring–beam connection system to integrate concrete-filled steel tubular columns and reinforced concrete (RC) frames was studied. Physical experiments on two specimens were conducted under monotonic and cyclic loading. The results showed the connection system had a displacement ductility ratio of 4.68 and an energy dissipation coefficient over 2.0. A finite-element model was established and the numerical and experimental results were compared in terms of skeleton curves and stiffness degradation trends. Parametric studies were then performed to evaluate the effects of the axial compressive force ratio, concrete strength and reinforcement ratio of the ring–beam joint (RBJ) and the reinforcement ratio of the frame beam on the seismic performance of the proposed RBJ connection system. The results showed that an increase in the axial compression ratio or strength of the concrete material improved the initial stiffness and strength of the connection system. The effects of the RBJ reinforcement ratio and the frame beam reinforcement ratio on seismic performance were negligible.
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