Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Interior Beam-Column Joints in Reinforced Concrete Frame

Abstract:

By using finite element analysis software ABAQUS, the mechanical behavior of the beam-column joints is studied through analyzing 8 interior beam-column joints in RC frame. Meanwhile, the factors which can have effects on the behavior of the beam-column joints are also obtained. The reasonable parameters such as material constitutive, the boundary conditions and mesh types will directly affect the accuracy of finite element analysis results. The mechanical behavior of the beam-column joint in RC frame is decided by concrete strength and volumetric percentage of stirrups. With the increase of concrete strength and volumetric percentage of stirrups in joint core, the shear capacity of interior beam-column joints in RC frame is improved.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 166-169)
• Pages: 1062-1066
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.166-169.1062
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Huang Juan Zhao, Hai Tao Fan, Zhi Xin Wang
• Keywords: Beam-Column Joint, Concrete Strength, Finite Element, RC Frame, Volumetric Percentage of Stirrups

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