Shilin Wei

Steel–concrete composite components exhibit significant advantages, including reliable mechanical performance, rapid construction, cost efficiency, and low environmental impact. Existing studies on their seismic behavior have mainly focused on developing novel connection forms and enhancing joint zone strength, while systematic investigations into the post-earthquake axial compression behavior and failure mechanisms of composite joints remain limited. To address this gap, this study investigates the mechanical performance of steel–concrete composite components under strong seismic and post-earthquake conditions. Seismic damage characteristics are first analyzed based on representative case studies of conventional steel–concrete columns. Subsequently, low-cycle reversed loading tests followed by post-earthquake axial compression tests are conducted on seven beam–column joints with varying damage levels, and the damage evolution and seismic performance of joint zones under different structural configurations are systematically evaluated. In addition, the seismic performance of steel–concrete composite shear walls is further validated. The results provide a scientific basis for the seismic design, post-earthquake assessment, and repair of steel–concrete composite structures.