Introduction
Research on hybrid-steel concrete connections for precast concrete
frames has been carried out in Nanyang Technological University,
Singapore, since 1997. The pilot studies on the structural
behaviour of precast beams and precast columns were completed
in the initial stage. Crucial parameters such as the embedded
length of inserted I-beam and the performance of semi-rigid joints
have been verified through experimental results. Sufficient
information on the behaviour of hybrid-steel concrete connections
in precast concrete frames has been gathered from these past
research works. It now seems timely to refine the design principles
to verify the ability of these connections to resist lateral loading.

Authors:

Li Bing (cbli@ntu.edu.sg)
Yip Woon Kwong (cwkyip@ntu.edu.sg)
Leong Chee Lai (cclleong@ntu.edu.sg)
Wu Yiming (cywu@ntu.edu.sg)

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