Evaluation of U.S. Shear Strength Provisions for Design of Beam-Column Connections Constructed with High-Strength Concrete

Abstract

Current U.S. seismic-resistant design provisions for beam-column connections were developed using data from cyclic load tests performed on beam-column connections constructed with concrete strengths of 6000 psi (41.4 MPa) or less. Results of twenty-six beam-column connection tests conducted in Japan and the U.S. are used to evaluate current U.S. provisions for use in design of exterior and interior beam-column connections constructed with concrete strengths exceeding 6000 psi.