Reinforced concrete composite wall infilled steel frame with side slits and energy dissipation connectors between infill wall and frame members can reduce the damage of the structure and improve the mechanical property.A new type of folded-plate energy-dissipating connector between RC composite wall and steel frame was proposed,and ABAQUS was used to analyze the mechanical property of the connector,and the stress process and failure mode of the connector were studied.The application of energy-dissipating connectors in slotted multi-ribbed composite walls with steel frames enables slip connections on both sides.The results indicate that the deformation and damage patterns of folded-plate connectors differ under vertical tensile-compressive loads and horizontal lateral loads.The angles and the number of folds significantly impact the mechanical property of these connectors.When integrated into structures,folded-plate connectors exhibit characteristics of minimal residual deformation in the early loading stages,showcasing self-centering capabilities.Hence,folded-plate connectors represent a type of connector possessing self-centering capabilities when employed within structural frameworks.