352R-02
Recommendations for Design of Beam-Column Connections in Monolithic Reinforced Concrete Structures
2002, 40 pp.
$100.50

Recommendations are given for member proportions, confinement of the column core in the joint region, control of joint shear stress, ratio of column-to-beam flexural strength at the connection, development of reinforcing bars, and details of columns and beams framing into the joint. Normal type is used for recommendations. Commentary is provided in italics to amplify the recommendations an identify available reference material.

The recommendations are based on laboratory testing and field studies and provide a state-of-the-art summary of current information. Areas needing research are identified. Design examples are presented to illustrate the use of the design recommendations.

Contents:
Chapter1-Introduction, scope, and definitions, p. 352R-2

1.1-Introduction

1.2-Scope

1.3-Definitions

Chapter 2-Classification of beam-column connections, p.352R-3

2.1-Loading conditions

2.2-Connection geometry

Chapter 3-Design consideration, p. 352R-3

3.1-Design forces and resistance

3.2-Critical sections

3.3-Member flexural strength

3.4-Serviceability

Chapter 4-Nominal strength and detailing requirements, p. 352R-6

4.1-Column longitudinal reinforcement

4.2-Joint transverse reinforcement

4.3-Joint shear for Type 1 and Type 2 connections

4.4-Flexure

4.5-Development of reinforcement

4.6-Beam transverse reinforcement

Chapter 5-Notation, p. 352R-16

Chapter 6-References, p. 352R-16

6.1-Referenced standards and reports

6.2-Cited references

Appendix A-Areas needing research, p. 652R-19

A.1-Effect of eccentric beams on joints

A.2-Lightweight aggregate concrete in joints

A.3-Limit on joint shear

A.4-Behavior of indeterminate systems

A.5-Distribution of plastic hinges

A.6-Innovative joint designs

A.7-Special joint configurations and loadings

A.8-Joints in existing structures

Appendix B-Design examples, p. 352R-20