Nonlinear finite element analyses of reinforced concrete beam-column joints subjected to cyclic loading

Abstract Interaction of forces and moments in a beam-column joint is complex most the time nonlinear. Thus, simple, global model insufficient to estimate performance behavior joint. Results from several nonlinear finite element analyses joints using VecTor2 are presented herein. Four interior two exterior models with three different types failure were studied. The analysis results terms force-drift ratio curves crack patterns then compared experimental results. In general, obtained satisfactory, but some cases program could not accurately capture strength degradation observed specimen shear failure. Moreover, captured. Nevertheless, can still peak well for all specimens this study.