This study developed a steel semi-circle connector to improve construction performance for connecting solid PC slabs and evaluated its structural performance. For comparison, the structural performance of flat plate connectors was also assessed. The s...
This study developed a steel semi-circle connector to improve construction performance for connecting solid PC slabs and evaluated its structural performance. For comparison, the structural performance of flat plate connectors was also assessed. The steel connectors were tested for horizontal shear, horizontal tension, and vertical shear. Results showed that the flat plate connector outperformed the semi-circle connector in all directions. However, when accounting for differences in resisting areas and material strengths, the semi-circle connector proved more efficient. Additionally, the semi-circle connector demonstrated superior ductility ratio and energy dissipation capacity compared to the flat plate connector.