The Behavior of Interior Beam-Column Joint Models Using Self-Compacting Concrete with Variations of Shear Reinforcement Subjected to Cyclic Lateral Loads

Abstract

The joint of a beam-column is crucial due to the distribution of cyclic lateral loads. Therefore, the joint detail must meet the design requirements of earthquake-resistant structures. Casting work in joint zones where the steel reinforcement spaces are close requires concrete materials that are easy to flow. An alternative to overcome the difficulty is using Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) material. However, the properties of SCC for beam-column joint structures under earthquake loads still need to be studied further. This study aimed to analyze the behavior of the Interior Beam-Column (IBC) joint using SCC with variations of shear reinforcement subjected to cyclic lateral loads. Three types of shear reinforcement were modeled using numerical analysis. Variations of horizontal and diagonal shear reinforcements were compared to determine the best performance. The SCC-S3 IBC joint model with horizontal and diagonal shear reinforcements achieved the highest lateral forces and resisted compressive and tensile stresses in the largest stress contour and better stiffness degradation than other models of SCC IBC joints. The results showed that the SCC-S3 IBC joint with a combination of horizontal and diagonal shear reinforcements showed the best performance.