Drift Limits of High-Strength Concrete Columns Subjected to Load Reversals

• Published in: Journal of structural engineering (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 129; no. 3; pp. 297 - 313
• Main Authors: Matamoros, Adolfo B, Sozen, Mete A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Reston, VA American Society of Civil Engineers 01.03.2003
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Buildings. Public works; Concretes. Mortars. Grouts; Exact sciences and technology; General (composition, classification, performance, standards, patents, etc.); Materials; TECHNICAL PAPERS; Earthquake resistant structure; Load; Earthquake effect; Earthquakes; Beam column structure; Drift; High strength concrete; Reinforced concrete; Seismic load

A series of experiments was carried out to investigate the behavior of columns with high-strength concrete subjected to shear reversals into the nonlinear range of response. The main experimental variables were loading history, axial load, and concrete strength. Columns measured 0.20×0.20m (8×8in.)...