Finite Element Analysis on Seismic Performance of Beam-Column Joint of Concrete Filled Steel Tube Structure
Rational finite element models established by ABAQUS to analysis the mechanical properties of square steel tubular beam-column joints under low cyclic loading. The two beam-column joints are connected with bolts, one is with welding extended steel sheets at the beam root and the other has no welding extended steel sheets. The calculation and analysis results show that the new joint style using concrete filled steel tube structure both in beams and columns has advantage on the seismic performance. The load-displacement hysteresis curve of the beam end is plump without significant pinching and the joint specimens showed good ductility. The comparative analysis reveals that the joint with welding extended steel sheets at the beam root is more superior in the seismic performance respected to the joint without welding extended steel sheets.