Coronelli, DarioMuttoni, AurelioPascu, Ion R.Ramos, António P.Netti, Teresa2021-04-232021-04-232020-121464-4177PURE: 26205489PURE UUID: df193b80-da77-47ce-9bb6-6b5716673d07Scopus: 85092619164WOS: 000614652500038ORCID: /0000-0001-9496-4991/work/90853244http://hdl.handle.net/10362/116083The research was carried out in preparation of the SlabSTRESS experimental campaign, that is a part of the Transnational Access activities of the SERA (Seismology and Earthquake Engineering Research Infrastructure Alliance for Europe) project.This paper presents a critical review of the state of the art of experimental research concerning the seismic response of reinforced concrete flat slab frames. After a summary of tests on connections, the paper examines tests carried out on frames with gravity and cyclic lateral loading, and shake table tests; scaled specimens and one real scale study are included. A discussion of the results reached so far is provided focusing on the global response, the different load types and effects; the ultimate rotations at failure in relation to the gravity shear and a classification of different failure modes for different types of connections. Based on this analysis, the research needs are highlighted. An experimental program launched to address these open questions is described. Further open topics are highlighted.214398engcyclic and dynamic lateral loadingfull-scale multi-story RC flat slab buildingpunchingtestingCivil and Structural EngineeringBuilding and ConstructionGeneral Materials ScienceMechanics of Materialsjournal article10.1002/suco.202000305https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85092619164