Experimental Testing Program to Investigate the Collapse Drift Capacity of Limited Ductile High-Strength RC Columns

S. Raza (Lead / Corresponding author), S. J. Menegon, H. H. Tsang, J. L. Wilson

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Abstract

Collapse of one or more columns under severe ground motions leads to redistribution of internal forces in a reinforced concrete (RC) frame system, and thus, may serve as a precursor to the progressive collapse of the whole structure. While axial load collapse behavior of limited ductile normal-strength reinforced concrete (NSRC) columns has been widely investigated, very few experimental studies explored the collapse behavior of limited ductile high-strength reinforced concrete (HSRC) columns. This paper presents the details of an ongoing experimental testing program to investigate the collapse behavior of limited-ductile HSRC columns prevalent in regions of low to moderate seismicity. Axial load ratio, transverse reinforcement ratio, concrete compressive strength and direction of loading are the variables of the study. The paper presents preliminary results of the testing program, in which two limited ductile high-strength RC columns are tested under variable axial load ratios.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationACMSM25
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 25th Australasian Conference on Mechanics of Structures and Materials
EditorsChien Ming Wang, Johnny C.M. Ho, Sritawat Kitipornchai
PublisherSpringer Singapore
Pages723-732
Number of pages10
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9789811376030
ISBN (Print)9789811376054 (pbk), 9789811376023 (hbk)
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event25th Australasian Conference on Mechanics of Structures and Materials - Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 4 Dec 20187 Dec 2018

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume37
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

Conference25th Australasian Conference on Mechanics of Structures and Materials
Abbreviated titleACMSM25
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBrisbane
Period4/12/187/12/18

Keywords

  • Collapse drift
  • High-strength RC column
  • Limited ductility

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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