The paper is focused on the analysis of some test results obtained in the framework of a
wide experimental program on RC beam–column joints carried out at the Laboratory of …

In Italy, most of the residential buildings (77%) were constructed before 1981, when only
25% of the national territory was classified as seismic. Further, the first provisions …

In the performance assessment of typical existing buildings, seismic collapse safety might be
significantly affected by non-linear behavior of joints that are involved in the failure …

The seismic performance of existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) frames is significantly
influenced by the behaviour of beam-column intersections, especially in non-conforming …

Reinforced concrete buildings designed according to obsolete seismic codes or for gravity
loads only are widespread in Italian and Mediterranean building stock. Past earthquakes …

Strong column-weak beam behavior of a concrete structure with reinforced concrete (RC)
beams and steel reinforced concrete (SRC) columns can only be ensured during a seismic …

The correct evaluation of beam flexure capacity is of paramount importance in the capacity
design process of reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures. Even though few experimental …

Structural health monitoring of beam–column joints is paramount, as they are critical load-
carrying components of reinforced concrete buildings. Evaluating the ultimate joint shear …

The majority of low-cycle loading tests on reinforced concrete (RC) beam-column joints were
currently conducted under constant axial loads. During earthquake shaking, the axial load …

This article presents an experimental campaign on full scale RC beam–column joints
subjected to cyclic loading. A joint specimen, belonging to a 4-storey RC framed building …