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Table 1 Main parameters of test specimens.

From: Seismic Performance of Exterior RC Beam–Column Joints Retrofitted using Various Retrofit Solutions

Specimens

\( f^{\prime}_{c} \) (MPa)a

Retrofit properties

Beams

Columns

  

Types

Retrofit materials

Locations

Dimensions b × h (mm × mm)

Top reinforcement (volume ratio)

Bottom reinforcement (volume ratio)

Dimensions b × h (mm × mm)

Longitudinal reinforcement (volume ratio)

J-0

20.87

Control

200 × 300

3-D22 + 2-D19 (3.5%)

3-D10 (0.43%)

300 × 300

6-D25 (3.4%)

J-A

22.85

Head re-bars anchoring

8 head re-bars

Panel zone

J-CFRP

20.37

CFRP wrapping

CFRP sheets (2 layers, 2 sides) + 2 sides CFRP anchors

Panel zone

J-H

19.80

Haunch retrofit solution

Steel haunch elements (beam bottom + anchor bolts

J-SJ1

20.14

Steel jacketing

Steel plates (16 mm, 2 sides) + 2 sides anchor bolts

Panel zone

J-SJ2

20.93

Steel jacketing

U-shaped steel plates (16 mm, 2 sides) + 2 sides anchor bolts

Panel zone

J-SJ3

18.64

Steel jacketing

Steel plates (16 mm, 3 sides) + 3 sides anchor bolts

Panel zone

  1. aCompressive strength of concrete on the loading date.