A Review on the Plastic Hinge Characteristics of Beam-Column Joints in RC Moment Resisting Frames

Authors

Surya SS
Department of Civil Engineering, T.K.M College of Engineering, Kollam-691005
Sajeeb R
Department of Civil Engineering, T.K.M College of Engineering, Kollam-691005

Synopsis

The behavior of beam-column joints plays a crucial role in the performance of Reinforced Concrete (RC) moment-resisting frames in earthquake-prone areas. In beam-column joints with high strength concrete and shear reinforcement in joints, the plastic hinge is formed at the beam-column joint interface, which is an undesirable failure mode. Predicting the behavior of plastic hinges subjected to large inelastic deformations caused by extreme loads such as earthquake plays an important role in assessing maximum stable deformation capacities of framed concrete structures. The present paper reviews the plastic hinge characteristics of beam-column joints of RC moment-resisting frames. A careful study and understanding of joint behavior are essential to arrive at a proper judgment of the design of joints. Various types of joints and the influence of bond strength characteristics, forces acting on joints, reinforcement detailing, and the concept and formation of plastic hinges in the joints are thoroughly reviewed.

ICCESP 2021
Published
April 11, 2021
Online ISSN
2582-3922