ISO 20987:2019

Simplified design for mechanical connections between precast concrete structural elements in buildings

This document refers to connections in precast frame systems, either for single-storey or multi-storey buildings. The connections for all orders of joints are considered. Large wall panel and three-dimensional cell systems are not considered. According to the position in the overall construction and of the consequent different structural functions, the seven following orders of joints are considered: a) mutual joints between floor or roof elements (floor-to-floor) that, in the seismic behaviour of the structural system, concern the diaphragm action of the floor; b) joints between floor or roof elements and supporting beams (floor-to-beam) that give the peripheral constraints to the floor diaphragm in its seismic behaviour; c) joints between beam and column (beam-to-column) that ensure in any direction the required degree of restraint in the frame system; d) joints between column segments (column-to-column) used for multi-storey buildings usually for dual wall braced systems; e) joints between column and foundation (column-to-foundation), able to ensure in any plane a fixed full support of the column; f) fastenings of cladding panels to the structure (panel-to-structure) that ensure the stability of the panels under the high forces or the large drifts expected under seismic action; g) joints between adjacent cladding panels (panel-to-panel) possibly used to increase the stiffness of the peripheral wall system and provide an additional source of energy dissipation. Simple bearings working by gravity load friction are not considered. Sliding and elastic deformable supporting devices neither, being all these types of connections not suitable for the transmission of seismic actions. The document provides formulae for the strength design of a large number of joint typologies.

Conception simplifiée pour les assemblages mécaniques entre éléments structurels en béton préfabriqué dans les bâtiments

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 10-Oct-2019
• ICS: 91.080.40 - Concrete structures
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 71/SC 5 - Simplified design standard for concrete structures
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 71/SC 5 - Simplified design standard for concrete structures
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 11-Oct-2019
• Due Date: 08-Nov-2019
• Completion Date: 11-Oct-2019

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ISO/TC 71/SC 5
Date: 2018‐01‐12
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ISO 20987:2019(E)
ISO/TC 71/SC 5/WG 4
Secretariat: ICONTEC
Simplified design for mechanical connections between precast
concrete structural elements in buildings
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Contents Page
Foreword . 6
Introduction . 7
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Properties . 3
5 Classification . 4
5.1 General . 4
5.2 Strength . 4
5.3 Ductility . 4
5.3.1 Ductile connections . 5
5.4 Dissipation . 5
5.5 Deformation . 5
6 Floor-to-floor connections . 6
6.1 Cast-in-situ topping . 6
6.1.1 General . 6
6.1.2 Strength . 6
6.1.3 Other properties . 6
6.2 Cast-in-situ joints . 7
6.2.1 General . 7
6.2.2 Strength . 7
6.2.3 Other properties . 7
6.3 Welded steel connectors . 7
6.3.1 General . 7
6.3.2 Strength . 8
6.3.3 Other properties . 11
6.4 Bolted steel connectors . 11
6.4.1 General . 11
6.4.2 Strength . 11
6.4.3 Other properties . 14
7 Floor-to-beam connections . 14
7.1 Cast-in-situ joints . 14
7.1.1 General . 14
7.1.2 Other properties . 15
7.2 Supports with steel angles . 15
7.2.1 General . 15
7.2.2 Strength . 17
7.2.3 Ductility . 23
7.2.4 Dissipation . 23
7.2.5 Deformation . 23
7.2.6 Cyclic decay . 23
7.2.7 Damage . 24
7.3 Supports with steel shoes . 24
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7.3.1 General . 24
7.3.2 Strength . 24
7.3.3 Ductility . 30
7.3.4 Dissipation . 30
7.3.5 Deformation . 30
7.3.6 Cyclic decay . 31
7.3.7 Damage . 31
7.4 Welded supports . 31
7.4.1 General . 31
7.4.2 Strength . 31
7.4.3 Other properties . 34
7.5 Hybrid connections . 34
7.5.1 General . 34
7.5.2 Strength . 34
7.5.3 Other properties . 37
8 Beam-to-column connections . 37
8.1 Cast-in-situ joints . 38
8.1.1 General . 38
8.1.2 Strength . 40
8.1.3 Ductility . 42
8.1.4 Dissipation . 42
8.1.5 Deformation . 42
8.1.6 Cyclic decay . 42
8.1.7 Damage . 42
8.2 Dowel connections . 42
8.2.1 General . 42
8.2.2 Strength . 43
8.2.3 Ductility . 49
8.2.4 Dissipation . 49
8.2.5 Deformation . 49
8.2.6 Cyclic decay . 49
8.2.7 Damage . 50
8.3 Mechanical coupler connections . 50
8.3.1 General . 50
8.3.2 Strength . 51
8.3.3 Ductility . 52
8.3.4 Dissipation . 52
8.3.5 Deformation . 52
8.3.6 Cyclic decay . 52
8.3.7 Damage . 52
8.4 Hybrid connections . 53
8.4.1 General . 53
8.4.2 Strength . 53
8.4.3 Ductility . 56
8.4.4 Dissipation . 56
8.4.5 Deformation . 56
8.4.6 Cyclic decay . 57
8.4.7 Damage . 57
9 Column-to-foundation connections . 57
9.1 Pocket foundations . 57
9.1.1 General . 57
9.1.2 Strength . 57
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9.1.3 Other properties . 58
9.2 Foundations for columns with protruding bars . 58
9.2.1 General . 58
9.2.2 Strength . 59
9.2.3 Ductility . 61
9.2.4 Dissipation . 61
9.2.5 Deformation . 61
9.2.6 Cyclic decay . 61
9.2.7 Damage . 61
9.3 Foundations with bolted sockets . 62
9.3.1 General . 62
9.3.2 Strength . 63
9.3.3 Ductility . 65
9.3.4 Dissipation . 66
9.3.5 Deformation . 66
9.3.6 Cyclic decay . 66
9.3.7 Damage . 66
9.4 Foundations with bolted flanges . 67
9.4.1 General . 67
9.4.2 Strength . 68
9.4.3 Other properties . 68
9.5 Foundations with mechanical couplers . 68
9.5.1 General . 68
9.5.2 Strength . 68
9.5.3 Ductility . 70
9.5.4 Dissipation . 70
9.5.5 Deformation . 70
9.5.6 Cyclic decay . 70
9.5.7 Damage . 70
10 Calculation of actions . 70
10.1 General criteria . 70
10.2 Capacity design . 70
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national
standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally
carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a
technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee.
International organizations, governmental and non‐governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in
the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all
matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)
see www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 71, Concrete, reinforced concrete and pre-
stressed concrete, Subcommittee SC 5, Simplified design standard for concrete structures.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction
This document contains a set of practical provisions for the design of the mechanical connections in
precast elements under seismic actions. Design of the connections is carried out in terms of strength
verifications. Indications are also provided for defining the actions to be used in design.
If national standards provide alternate formulae for the same typology, those can be used instead of the
ones given in this document.
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Simplified design for mechanical connections between precast
concrete structural elements in buildings
1 Scope
This document refers to connections in precast frame systems, either for single‐storey or multi‐storey
buildings. The connections for all orders of joints are considered. Large wall panel and three‐
dimensional cell systems are not considered.
According to the position in the overall construction and of the consequent different structural
functions, the seven following orders of joints are considered:
a) mutual joints between floor or roof elements (floor‐to‐floor) that, in the seismic behaviour of the
structural system, concern the diaphragm action of the floor;
b) joints between floor or roof elements and supporting beams (floor‐to‐beam) that give the peripheral
constraints to the floor diaphragm in its seismic behaviour;
c) joints between beam and column (beam‐to‐column) that ensure in any direction the required degree
of restraint in the frame system;
d) joints between column segments (column‐to‐column) used for multi‐storey buildings usually for
dual wall braced systems;
e) joints between column and foundation (column‐to‐foundation), able to ensure in any plane a fixed
full support of the column;
f) fastenings of cladding panels to the structure (panel‐to‐structure) that ensure the stability of the
panels under the high forces or the large drifts expected under seismic action;
g) joints between adjacent cladding panels (panel‐to‐panel) possibly used to increase the stiffness of
the peripheral wall system and provide an additional source of energy dissipation.
Simple bearings working by gravity load friction are not considered. Sliding and elastic deformable
supporting devices neither, being all these types of connections not suitable for the transmission of
seismic actions.
The document provides formulae for the strength design of a large number of joint typologies.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
union
generic linking constraint between two or more members
3.2
connection
local region that includes the union (3.1) between two or more members
3.3
connector
linking device (usually metallic) interposed between the parts to be connected
3.4
node
local region of convergence between different members
3.5
joint
equipped interface between adjacent members
3.6
system
set of linking practices classified on the basis of the execution technology
3.7
typical joint
dry joint (3.5) with mechanical connectors (3.3) generally composed of angles, plates, channel bars,
anchors, fasteners, bolts, dowel bars, etc., including joints completed in‐situ with mortar for filling or
fixing
3.8
emulative joint
wet joint (3.5) with rebar splices and cast‐in‐situ concrete restoring the monolithic continuity typical of
cast‐in‐situ structures and leading usually to “moment‐resisting” unions (3.1)
3.9
strength
maximum value of the force which can be transferred between the parts
3.10
ductility
ultim
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 20987
First edition
2019-10
Simplified design for mechanical
connections between precast concrete
structural elements in buildings
Conception simplifiée pour les assemblages mécaniques entre
éléments structurels en béton préfabriqué dans les bâtiments
Reference number
ISO 20987:2019(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .vi
Introduction .vii
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Properties .3
5 Classification .4
5.1 General . 4
5.2 Strength . 4
5.3 Ductility . 4
5.3.1 Ductile connections . 4
5.4 Dissipation . 5
5.5 Deformation . 5
6 Floor-to-floor connections .5
6.1 Cast-in-situ topping . 5
6.1.1 General. 5
6.1.2 Strength . 6
6.1.3 Other properties . 6
6.2 Cast-in-situ joints . 6
6.2.1 General. 6
6.2.2 Strength . 6
6.2.3 Other properties . 7
6.3 Welded steel connectors . 7
6.3.1 General. 7
6.3.2 Strength . 7
6.3.3 Other properties .10
6.4 Bolted steel connectors .10
6.4.1 General.10
6.4.2 Strength .10
6.4.3 Other properties .13
7 Floor-to-beam connections .14
7.1 Cast-in-situ joints .14
7.1.1 General.14
7.1.2 Other properties .14
7.2 Supports with steel angles .14
7.2.1 General.14
7.2.2 Strength .16
7.2.3 Ductility .22
7.2.4 Dissipation .22
7.2.5 Deformation .23
7.2.6 Cyclic decay . . .23
7.2.7 Damage .23
7.3 Supports with steel shoes .23
7.3.1 General.23
7.3.2 Strength .23
7.3.3 Ductility .30
7.3.4 Dissipation .30
7.3.5 Deformation .30
7.3.6 Cyclic decay . . .30
7.3.7 Damage .30
7.4 Welded supports.30
7.4.1 General.30
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7.4.2 Strength .31
7.4.3 Other properties .33
7.5 Hybrid connections .34
7.5.1 General.34
7.5.2 Strength .34
7.5.3 Other properties .37
8 Beam-to-column connections .37
8.1 Cast-in-situ joints .38
8.1.1 General.38
8.1.2 Strength .39
8.1.3 Ductility .41
8.1.4 Dissipation .42
8.1.5 Deformation .42
8.1.6 Cyclic decay . . .42
8.1.7 Damage .42
8.2 Dowel connections.42
8.2.1 General.42
8.2.2 Strength .43
8.2.3 Ductility .49
8.2.4 Dissipation .49
8.2.5 Deformation .49
8.2.6 Cyclic decay . . .49
8.2.7 Damage .50
8.3 Mechanical coupler connections .50
8.3.1 General.50
8.3.2 Strength .51
8.3.3 Ductility .52
8.3.4 Dissipation .52
8.3.5 Deformation .52
8.3.6 Cyclic decay . . .52
8.3.7 Damage .52
8.4 Hybrid connections .53
8.4.1 General.53
8.4.2 Strength .53
8.4.3 Ductility .56
8.4.4 Dissipation .56
8.4.5 Deformation .57
8.4.6 Cyclic decay . . .57
8.4.7 Damage .57
9 Column-to-foundation connections .57
9.1 Pocket foundations .57
9.1.1 General.57
9.1.2 Strength .57
9.1.3 Other properties .58
9.2 Foundations for columns with protruding bars .58
9.2.1 General.58
9.2.2 Strength .59
9.2.3 Ductility .61
9.2.4 Dissipation .61
9.2.5 Deformation .61
9.2.6 Cyclic decay . . .61
9.2.7 Damage .61
9.3 Foundations with bolted sockets .62
9.3.1 General.62
9.3.2 Strength .63
9.3.3 Ductility .65
9.3.4 Dissipation .66
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9.3.5 Deformation .66
9.3.6 Cyclic decay . . .66
9.3.7 Damage .66
9.4 Foundations with bolted flanges .67
9.4.1 General.67
9.4.2 Strength .67
9.4.3 Other properties .68
9.5 Foundations with mechanical couplers .68
9.5.1 General.68
9.5.2 Strength .68
9.5.3 Ductility .69
9.5.4 Dissipation .70
9.5.5 Deformation .70
9.5.6 Cyclic decay . . .70
9.5.7 Damage .70
10 Calculation of actions.70
10.1 General criteria .70
10.2 Capacity design .70
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see www .iso
.org/iso/foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 71, Concrete, reinforced concrete and pre-
stressed concrete, Subcommittee SC 5, Simplified design standard for concrete structures.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/members .html.
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Introduction
This document contains a set of practical provisions for the design of the mechanical connections in
precast elements under seismic actions. Design of the connections is carried out in terms of strength
verifications. Indications are also provided for defining the actions to be used in design.
If national standards provide alternate formulae for the same typology, those can be used instead of the
ones given in this document.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 20987:2019(E)
Simplified design for mechanical connections between
precast concrete structural elements in buildings
1 Scope
This document refers to connections in precast frame systems, either for single-storey or multi-
storey buildings. The connections for all orders of joints are considered. Large wall panel and three-
dimensional cell systems are not considered.
According to the position in the overall construction and of the consequent different structural
functions, the seven following orders of joints are considered:
a) mutual joints between floor or roof elements (floor-to-floor) that, in the seismic behaviour of the
structural system, concern the diaphragm action of the floor;
b) joints between floor or roof elements and supporting beams (floor-to-beam) that give the peripheral
...