The paper presents the seismic response mechanisms of beam-to-column dowel connections in reinforced precast concrete buildings. A procedure for assessing their load-bearing capacity is proposed considering two typical types of response that lead to local or global failure of the connection. This procedure, developed and evaluated at UL FGG, is expected to be included in the next version of the Eurocode 2 standard, in the part dealing with the design of fastenings for the use in concrete.
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