scholarly journals Comparative study on acceptance criteria for non-ductile reinforced concrete columns

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 183-196
Author(s):  
Opabola Eyitayo ◽  
Kenneth J. Elwood
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
Deformation Capacity ◽  
Existing Buildings ◽  
Acceptance Criteria ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Columns ◽  
Seismic Demands ◽  
Concrete Buildings ◽  
Direct Rotation

Poor seismic performance of older reinforced concrete buildings in past seismic events has frequently been attributed to failure of non-ductile columns not detailed for seismic demands. The Seismic Assessment of Existing Buildings Guidelines developed in New Zealand (NZ Guideline) provides a performance-based engineering framework for assessment of existing buildings, with concrete buildings covered in section C5. This study compares the probable failure mode and deformation capacity assessed based on NZ Guideline, ASCE/SEI 41-13, and ASCE/SEI 41-17 with the results from quasi-static cyclic tests conducted on 52 rectangular and 13 circular reinforced concrete columns with reinforcement details similar to those of non-ductile columns. Results indicate that the general curvature-based method of the NZ Guideline was not able to identify the observed failure mode but generally provides a conservative estimate of deformation capacity in comparison with ASCE/SEI 41-17. Based on the results of this study, a direct rotation-based acceptance criteria is proposed for NZ Guidelines. Also, slight modifications, to reduce conservatism, have been proposed for the curvature-based method.

scholarly journals Experimental analysis of reinforced concrete columns strengthened with self-compacting concrete and connectors

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-315
Author(s):  
P. P. Nascimento ◽  
R. B. Gomes ◽  
L. L. J. Borges ◽  
D. L. David
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Thick Layer ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
The Other ◽  
Experimental Phase ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Columns ◽  
Steel Bars

There are many problems involving cases of destruction of buildings and other structures. The columns can deteriorate for several reasons such as the evolution and changing habits of the loads. The experimental phase of this work was based on a test involving nine reinforced concrete columns under combined bending and axial compression, at an initial eccentricity of 60 mm. Two columns were used as reference, one having the original dimensions of the column and the other, monolithic, had been cast along the thickness of the strengthened piece. The remaining columns received a 35 mm thick layer of self-compacting concrete on their compressed face. For the preparation of the interface between the two materials, this surface was scarified and furrowed and connectors were inserted onto the columns' shear reinforcement in various positions and amounts.As connectors, 5 mm diameter steel bars were used (the same as for stirrups), bent in the shape of a "C" with 25 mm coatings. >As a conclusion, not only the quantity, but mainly, the location of the connectors used in the link between substrate and reinforcement is crucial to increase strength and to change failure mode.

Deformation capacity of reinforced concrete columns with smooth reinforcement

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 2509-2532
Author(s):  
Eyitayo A. Opabola ◽  
Kenneth J. Elwood ◽  
Stuart Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
Deformation Capacity ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Columns

Investigation of Plastic Hinge Length in Reinforced Concrete Columns on Column Behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Mehmet Kamanli ◽  
Alptug Unal
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Plastic Hinge ◽  
Pushover Analysis ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
Analysis Program ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Buildings ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Columns ◽  
Concrete Buildings ◽  
Horizontal Stability ◽  
Plastic Hinge Length

In reinforced concrete buildings in case of a possible earthquake, the buildings slamp as they lost their horizontal stability because of hinging of column ends. The assumptions for plastic hinge lengths are present during project stage of reinforced concrete buildings. According to Turkish Earthquake Regulations, although plastic hinge length is determined to be 0.5h, it's known that plastic hinge length is determined via various formulas in some other regulations all over the world. In reinforced concrete columns, it's necessary to indicate the effect of plastic hinge length on the column behavior. For this purpose, pushover analysis of 5 column samples having different plastic hinge lengths was performed with non-linear analysis program. As a result of pushover analysis, situations of plastic hinges formed in columns and their load-displacement curves were determined. The graphs and the data were compared and the results were discussed.

Experimental Study on the Mechanical Properties of Reinforced Concrete Columns after Exposure to Fire

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 5122-5127
Author(s):  
Jia Feng Xu ◽  
Ming Zhe Liu ◽  
Yue Feng Tang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Ultimate Load ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Columns ◽  
Load Bearing

This paper provided three test data pertaining to the mechanical properties of reinforced concrete columns after exposure to ISO834 standard fire and three comparative test data pertaining to the mechanical properties of reinforced concrete columns at room temperature, mainly concerning the influence of fire on failure mode, distortion performance and ultimate load bearing capacity of reinforced concrete columns under axial and eccentric compression. Test results show that the failure mode of reinforced concrete columns after exposure to fire is basically same with that at room temperature. With the same concrete strength and heating condition, the bearing capacity of specimens reduces as the eccentricity increases. Strain along the section height of eccentric columns after fire basically agree with the plane section supposition while the flexural rigidity and ultimate load bearing capacity decreases obviously. The residual load bearing capacity of reinforced concrete columns after exposure to fire is only about 25% to 37% of that at room temperature.

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