Finite Element Analysis on Exterior Joint of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structure

To investigate the effect of the horizontal construction joint on seismic behavior of the exterior joint of the reinforced concrete frame structure, the numerical simulation of the exterior joint with the construction joint under the low cyclic loading was done. The experimental results and the numerical simulation values were compared. Seen from the ultimate load, the experiment value is 158.7kN, the simulation value is 170kN, the relative error is about 11%.Further analysis of the exterior joint of reinforced concrete frame skeleton properties, the feasibility of applying unit construction joints is verified.