- Composite slab effects on beam-column subassemblies: Further development
- T. Chaudhari ; G. MacRae ; D. Bull ; G- Chase ; M. Hobbs ; C. Clifton ; S. Hicks
- Book Title / Journal: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering - Annual Technical Conference
- Year: 2014 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Composite structures
- Keywords: composite slabs
- Description
- Composite slab construction is gaining popularity in New Zealand. These slabs may influence beam column joint subassemblies as they are exposed to earthquakeinduced shaking. However, several design issues with composite slabs need to be addressed so that they can be used to their full advantage in design. These relate to considering the effect of the slab on the beam design strength, the likely statistical variation of the beam and slab under strong seismic shocks that will affect the column joint demand, and the resistance of the panel zone.
In this paper, experimental test setups are described which consider slab isolation, beam
overstrength, full depth slab around the column, low damage connection, and demand on the panel zone. A new concept of slab confinement using a shear key will be presented to form a force transfer mechanism to avoid failure of concrete either in crushing or spalling. Also the development of a non-prying sliding hinge joint low damage connection and its performance with composite slabs is discussed. The outcome of this
will be useful to develop simple design recommendations for the New Zealand steel
standard.
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