Reinforced concrete beam-column connections have been successfully modelled using non-linear finite element methods. The presented model is sensitive to variations in concrete strength, the detailing arrangements of the beam tension steel and the presence (or absence) of joint ties. Throughout the modelling high levels of correlation, of good agreement, were observed.
2. The results from this investigation have indicated that the strength of a joint without column ties is proportional to the square root of the concrete's compressive strength. Similar trends have been seen for similar models of three different scales.