This paper reports the results of cyclic load tests on seven precast, prestressed concrete beam-to-column joint assemblages conducted at Kyoto University. The experimental parameters are location of tendon anchorage, prestressing steel content in the beam section, and concrete compressive strength. To the authors�? knowledge, there are no other experimental data available on the effect of post-tensioning anchor location on the seismic performance of external beam-tocolumn joints in precast, prestressed concrete assemblies. Based on the experimental results, the authors recommend a shear capacity evaluation method and design considerations for optimizing the location of post-tensioning anchors in precast, prestressed concrete beam-to-column joint assemblages.
