Analytical Study on Beam to Column Joints Connections Under Different Loading System –State of the Art

Abstract: Beam-column joints are taken into consideration as the vital zones of failure. In realistic condition, extending the beam reinforcement into the column under the soffit and supplying confining reinforcement at ends of beam column joint, will causes clogging of reinforcement. In order to keep away from this clogging we must lessen the improvement period of the bars and growth the spacing of confinement bars such that no failure occurs. RC frame members subjected to lateral loads has long been recognised as being influenced by the show of beam column connection. During earthquakes, the forces in beam column joints can causes stress and, in some cases, failure. In such instances overall performance beam column joints are analysed to conquer from failure in joint phase of contributors and growing the spacing of confining reinforcement without compromising the ductile capacity.

Keywords: Beam, Column, Earthquake, Ductile Capacity, Reinforcement