Feng-Chien Su

Dr. Feng-Chien Su


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1Year (2026-Present)

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20 March 2026 in Materials
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YHYanuar Haryanto
Yanuar Haryanto
Hsuan-Teh HuHsuan-Teh Hu
Hsuan-Teh Hu
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Feng-Chien Su
FHFu-Pei Hsiao
Fu-Pei Hsiao
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Precast reinforced concrete (RC) structures offer advantages in terms of construction efficiency and quality control; however, their seismic performance is governed by the behavior of the beam–column connections. This study presents an experimental investigation of the cyclic response of precast RC beam–column joints that include a composite steel connection, designed to enhance strength, stiffness, and damage control in critical regions. A composite joint specimen was tested under displacement-controlled cyclic loading, and its behavior was compared with that of a corresponding pure RC connection. Experimental results showed that the composite configuration effectively prevented premature failure at the beam–column interface, relocated plastic hinges away from the joint core, and significantly improved the load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and energy dissipation. To interpret the experimental observations and examine the internal stress transfer and evolution of damage, a three-dimensional nonlinear finite-element model was developed. The simulations reproduced the observed modes of failure, shapes of deformation, hysteretic responses, and moment distribution trends, particularly in the post-yield and strain-hardening ranges. Although the pinching effects observed experimentally were not fully captured numerically, the overall levels of agreement in the ultimate strength and plastic hinge locations were satisfactory. The combined results indicate that composite steel-reinforced precast beam–column joints represent a promising solution for improving seismic performance.