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Low cyclic fatigue of the shear connectors of partially-restrained steel frame with RC infill walls (PSRCW) is typical, and usually leads to rapid post-peak strength degradation and poor ductility. In order to improve the ductility of PSRCW, three types of shear connectors, including channel steel, U-shaped bar and stud, were employed in this study. Low cyclic loading test on three 1/3 sccale one-bay, two-story test specimens were carried out and the effects of shear connectors on the structural performance was studied. The force transfer mechanism, failure mode, hysteretic behavior, stiffness degradation, deformation and ductility, and energy dissipation were discussed. Test results reveal that wall crushing was the main failure pattern and the failure mode was ductile. Low cyclic fatigue of shear connectors did not occur, and the performance of the specimens, including post-peak strength degradation, ductility behavior, deformation capacity, and energy dissipation, was significantly improved. In order to avoid fracturing of shear connectors, it is critical to select suitable strength grade for the infill wall concrete to ensure that the shear capability of shear connectors is consistent with shear capacity of the infill walls. Avoiding the fatigue failure of shear connectors is crucial to ensure the ductile failure mode of PSRCW.
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China Civil Engineering Journal
ISSN: 1000-131X
Year: 2010
Issue: 1
Volume: 43
Page: 35-46
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