The majority of research into beam-column knee joints has been conducted with monotonic loading. Many of these joints failed to reach their member moment capacity, especially under opining moments, While a few cyclic knee joint tests have been completed in the United Sates this decade. This paper Describes the cyclic testing of 8 small knee joints designed to the 1995 New Zealand Concrete Standard. In addition two joints designed and detailed to the 1965 N.Z. Concrete Code were also tested. Joints with U-bar anchorages Performed better than joints with standard 90 degree hook details on beam and column Bars.
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