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Published: Građevinar 71 (2019) 12
Paper type: Scientific research paper
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Seismic load tests on exterior beam-column connections of existing RC structures

Turgay Cosgun, Cumhur Cosgun, Abdulrauf Kanishka, Atakan Mangir, Baris Sayin, Ahmet Murat Turk

Abstract

Suggestions for improving seismic performance of beam-column connections of the existing RC structures are presented in this paper. The use of low-strength concrete with plain bars without stirrups in joints is analysed, and behaviour of joints in the aforementioned conditions under cyclic load is investigated. Five specimens with different reinforcement configurations were produced and tested in the experimental process. Based on results, it was concluded that critical parameters for the performance of existing structures are: stirrup arrangement in joints, and the use of at least 90-degree hooks in longitudinal reinforcement of beams.

Keywords
RC beam-column joint, low-strength concrete, cyclic loading, experimental study

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Cosgun, T., Cosgun, C., Kanishka, A., Mangir, A., Sayin, B., Turk, A. M.: Seismic load tests on exterior beam-column connections of existing RC structures, GRAĐEVINAR, 71 (2019) 12, pp. 1129-1141, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.2524.2018

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Cosgun, T., Cosgun, C., Kanishka, A., Mangir, A., Sayin, B., Turk, A. M. (2019). Seismic load tests on exterior beam-column connections of existing RC structures, GRAĐEVINAR, 71 (12), 1129-1141, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.2524.2018

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Authors:
01 Turgay Cosgun WEB
Turgay Cosgun
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey
Department of Civil Engineering
02 Cumhur Cosgun WEB
Cumhur Cosgun
Marshall University, USA
College of Information Technology and Engineering
03 Abdulrauf Kanishka WEB
Abdulrauf Kanishka
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey
Department of Civil Engineering
04 Atakan Mangr WEB
Atakan Mangir
Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey
School of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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Baris Sayin
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey
Department of Civil Engineering
06 Ahmet Murat Tuerk WEB
Ahmet Murat Turk
Istanbul Kultur University
Civil Engineering Department