Joints in Steel-Concrete Composite Construction

Composite steel-concrete structures have significant benefits in terms of structural performance and construction due to levering the merits of steel and concrete. This paper presents an overview of various joining methods to connect different structural members in composite buildings (i.e., composite columns in the form of concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) sections, composite beams, and steel plate composite (SC) shear walls in the form of a concrete core sandwiched between two outer steel plates). The paper will cover both experimental testing, numerical modelling and the behaviour of joints under static and cyclic loadings. This paper focuses on bolting methods due to their simplicity and ease of installation. In addition to the joints between beams, columns, and walls in conventional buildings, this paper also explores the connections between modular units used in modular buildings. The paper can serve as a useful reference for researchers and practitioners who wish to promote the practical use of CFST and SC structures for composite buildings.