Nogueiro, PedroSilva, Luís SimõesBento, RitaSimões, Rui2011-05-232011-05-232009Nogueiro, Pedro; Simões da Silva, Luís; Bento, Rita; Simões, Rui (2009). Calibration of model parameters for the cyclic response of end-plate beam-to-column steel-concrete composite joints. Steel and Composite Structures. ISSN 1229-9367. 9:1, p. 39-581229-9367http://hdl.handle.net/10198/4455Composite joints, considering the composite action of steel and concrete, exhibit, in general, high strength and high ductility. As a consequence, the use of this type of joint has been increasing in many countries, especially in those that are located in earthquake-prone regions. In this paper, a hysteretic model with pinching is presented that is able to reproduce the cyclic response of steel and composite joints. Secondly, the computer implementation and adaptation of the model in a spring element within the computer code Seismosoft is described. The model is subsequently calibrated using a series of experimental test results for composite joints subjected to cyclic loading. Finally, typical parameters for the various joint configurations are proposed.engJoint modelSeismic behaviourDynamic behaviourComponent methodComposite structuresCalibration of model parameters for the cyclic response of end-plate beam-to-column steel-concrete composite jointsjournal article