Asian Journal of Applied Sciences

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Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints under Reversed Cyclic Seismic Loading

Kenji Sato *
Wei Zhang *
* Department of Materials Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan)
* School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

Abstract

In the field of Applied Sciences, Materials Physics and Environmental Engineering, brittle shear failure and rebar congestion in beam-column connections compromise building stability during severe earthquakes. This empirical investigation systematically examines Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints under Reversed Cyclic Seismic Loading through a multi-stage experimental methodology and rigorous quantitative analytical framework. Utilizing full-scale structural testing with 2.0 vol% steel fiber UHPFRC, digital image correlation crack mapping, and quasi-static cyclic displacement protocols, data were gathered across multiple operational cycles and validated against established international benchmarks. The statistical and computational results reveal that UHPFRC joints exhibited 46% higher shear capacity and 72% greater cumulative energy dissipation without diagonal brittle shear cracking. Comparative sensitivity analyses confirmed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.01) over conventional baseline approaches, with heightened reproducibility and robust fault tolerance. These comprehensive findings provide actionable theoretical insights and practical implementation guidelines for earthquake-resilient high-rise building design and structural retrofitting standards. Furthermore, the standardized protocols established in this study offer a valuable foundation for future cross-disciplinary investigations, policy formulation, and scalable technological deployment across global academic and industrial environments.

Keywords

Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Beam-Column Joint Connections Seismic Cyclic Loading Energy Dissipation Capacity Steel Fiber Reinforcement Earthquake Resilient Engineering
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Funding: Supported by the National Scientific Research Council & International Innovation Grants.
Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no competing financial or institutional interests.
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Sato, et al. (2023). Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints under Reversed Cyclic Seismic Loading. Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajas.v11i2.7321
Sato, et al. "Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints under Reversed Cyclic Seismic Loading." Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, vol. 11, no. 2, 2023. https://doi.org/10.24203/ajas.v11i2.7321
Sato, et al. "Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints under Reversed Cyclic Seismic Loading." Asian Journal of Applied Sciences 11, no. 2 (2023). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajas.v11i2.7321