Seismic performance of bridge slab-column joints with headed reinforcement

  • V. Papadopoulos*
  • , J. Murcia-Delso
  • , P. B. Shing
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents results of an experimental and analytical investigation on the seismic performance and design of slab-column joints using headed bars as longitudinal column reinforcement. Three full-scale slab-column assemblies were tested under cyclic lateral loading to determine the embedment length of the headed reinforcement and the joint reinforcement details required to develop the full capacity of the longitudinal bars. Each of the specimens had a 2-ft. diameter, 12-ft. tall column and a 16-in. thick slab. The columns were connected to the slabs with headed bars with embedment lengths varying between 8.7 and 11 times the bar diameter. These lengths are shorter than the development length required by ACI 318. The reinforcement details for the slabs were based on Caltrans specifications. The results of the tests have indicated that with sufficient joint reinforcement, an embedment length equal to 11 times the bar diameter is sufficient to develop the full capacity of the headed bars and ensure an adequate seismic performance of the slab-column joint. Test specimens with shorter embedment lengths were able to develop the moment capacity of the columns but resulted in moderate to severe cracks in the top face of the slabs due to the punching action of the headed bars. The experimental results were complemented by numerical simulations using nonlinear finite element models, which confirmed that the anchorage performance is governed by the punching failure of the slab.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2018, NCEE 2018
Subtitle of host publicationIntegrating Science, Engineering, and Policy
PublisherEarthquake Engineering Research Institute
Pages151-155
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781510873254
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2018: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Policy, NCEE 2018 - Los Angeles, United States
Duration: 25 Jun 201829 Jun 2018

Publication series

Name11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2018, NCEE 2018: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Policy
Volume1

Conference

Conference11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2018: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Policy, NCEE 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles
Period25/06/1829/06/18

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