An experimental investigation was conducted to investigate the strength and deformation capacity of Wide Flange Steel Encased Reinforced Concrete(SRC) Columns subjected to constant axial compression and cyclic lateral loading conditions. Six one-third...
An experimental investigation was conducted to investigate the strength and deformation capacity of Wide Flange Steel Encased Reinforced Concrete(SRC) Columns subjected to constant axial compression and cyclic lateral loading conditions. Six one-third scale specimens were tested, each consisting of a structural steel size encased in reinforced concrete. The parameters studied in the test program included the effects of B/t ratios of encased steel(=13, 18, 23), ratios of axial force(=1/3, 1/6).
As a result, capacity prediction based on superimposing the moment-axial-load interaction surfaces of the steel shape and reinforced concrete produced good results; the average of the experimental-to-predicted capacity ratio being equal to 0.99∼1.20. The observed hysteretic behavior of the test specimens indicated that adequated ductility can be achieved and the concrete core must be inhibited to buckling of wide flange.