TY - JFULL AU - Mircea I. Pastrav and Cornelia Baera and Florea Dinu PY - 2014/1/ TI - Efficient Moment Frame Structure T2 - International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering SP - 1241 EP - 1247 VL - 8 SN - 1307-6892 UR - https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9999897 PU - World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology NX - Open Science Index 96, 2014 N2 - A different concept for designing and detailing of reinforced concrete precast frame structures is analyzed in this paper. The new detailing of the joints derives from the special hybrid moment frame joints. The special reinforcements of this alternative detailing, named modified special hybrid joint, are bondless with respect to both column and beams. Full scale tests were performed on a plan model, which represents a part of 5 story structure, cropped in the middle of the beams and columns spans. Theoretical approach was developed, based on testing results on twice repaired model, subjected to lateral seismic type loading. Discussion regarding the modified special hybrid joint behavior and further on widening research needed concludes the presentation. ER -