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Journal : Civil Engineering Journal

Effect of Axial Load on the Seismic Performance of Steel Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joint Iranata, Data; Suswanto, Budi; Amalia, Aniendhita Rizki; Tajunnisa, Yuyun; Septiarsilia, Yanisfa
Civil Engineering Journal Vol. 11 No. 6 (2025): June
Publisher : Salehan Institute of Higher Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/CEJ-2025-011-06-016

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Steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) provides numerous advantages, such as enhanced energy dissipation, ductility, stiffness, and strength, particularly in seismic performance. Several studies on the effect of axial loads on columns found that axial loads have an insignificant influence on column capacity, though they influence long-term performance. Beam-column joint elements are among the critical components that determine the seismic behavior of a structure. Inaccurate design of these joints can lead to fatal structural damage, potentially causing structural collapse. This study aimed to perform a numerical analysis of various joint configurations under cyclic and axial loads to identify models with the best seismic performance that consisted of four models using different SRC length parameters. The research used nonlinear finite element methods with the ABAQUS software, which enables detailed simulations of joint behavior, including predictions of failure mechanisms that are difficult to observe in experimental testing. The results of the analysis showed that the CS-02 model demonstrated the best seismic performance. Axial load increased the capacity in all models, improved energy dissipation in the RC model, slightly reduced dissipation in CS models, and caused different rotational behavior across models.
Investigation of Slit Link Behavior with Wide-Flange (WF) Sections in Eccentrically Braced Frames (EBFs) Wilson Meynerd Rafael, Jusuf; Suswanto, Budi; Chiu, Chien-Kuo; Iranata, Data; R. Amalia, Aniendhita; Ghifari, Fikri
Civil Engineering Journal Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026): March
Publisher : Salehan Institute of Higher Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/CEJ-2026-012-03-08

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This study investigates the seismic performance of slit link configurations using wide-flange (WF) sections within eccentrically braced frames (EBFs), addressing the limited application of slit geometries in practical steel construction. The objective is to evaluate the influence of slit shape and width on shear strength, ductility, and energy dissipation, while ensuring damage localization within the link element. Six analytical models were developed, including conventional links (CV and CV-ST) and slit variants (SL-1 to SL-4), and analyzed through nonlinear finite element simulations in ABAQUS under the AISC 341-22 cyclic loading protocol. The analysis focused on stress distribution, hysteretic response, backbone curve stability, and energy dissipation. Results show that conventional links provide higher peak shear strength and energy absorption but transmit stresses into adjacent members, increasing repair complexity. In contrast, slit links confine plastic deformation within the link region, enhancing ductility and repairability at the expense of reduced strength. Among the slit variants, the parabolic slit (SL-4) demonstrated smoother stress redistribution and improved cyclic stability compared to rectangular slits. The novelty of this research lies in embedding slit geometries directly into WF profiles, offering a cost-effective fuse mechanism that bridges theoretical slit damper concepts with real-world EBF applications.