Synthèse
Volume 12, Numéro 1, Pages 65-70
2006-06-30

An Analytical Approach To The Complete Moment-curvature Curve Of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Columns

Authors : Hachem R. . Bousalem B. .

Abstract

As part of continuing research study, this paper proposes a sectional ductility analyze on rectangular reinforced concrete columns under large inelastic deformations while simultaneously subjected to constant axial load. In order to estimate the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete members, the stress strain behavior of the constituent materials must be well established. Various analytical models available in the literature for confinement concrete by different types of transverse reinforcement including the one used in the present analyze are proposed. The purpose is to draw the complete analytical moment-curvature curve for reinforced concrete columns. A parametric investigation is conducted for examining the effects of various variables on moment-curvature relationships such as the amount of transverse and longitudinal steel, and the level of the compression force. The experimental and analytical results are being compared and the final conclusions are made

Keywords

moment-curvature curve - columns - reinforced concrete