In this study, two methods are proposed for the transverse confinement of columns; 1) The one is the confinement method using the FRP. 2) The other is the confinement method using interlocking reinforcement, etc. for oblong cross-section. Test columns...
In this study, two methods are proposed for the transverse confinement of columns; 1) The one is the confinement method using the FRP. 2) The other is the confinement method using interlocking reinforcement, etc. for oblong cross-section. Test columns were made using FRP(4,400TEX@7) whose strength is the same as the transverse steel bar. They showed lower seismic performance than the specimen with spiral reinforcing steel, and yet satisfied the required response modification factor(R), 3, which is specified for the single column in Korean bridge design specification. It was also found that additional test specimens with FRP of 4,400TEX@14 and 4,400TEX@21 significantly increased the displacement ductility factor by about 30% compared to the initial test specimens with FRP of 4,400TEX@7. FRP can be substituted for conventional reinforcing steel. The experimental study for oblong cross-section was carried out by the column test in weak axis and strong axis. The column specimens had 5 types of transverse steel details, such as interlocking spirals(IS), interlocking circular hoop ties(IC), hooked or unhooked U-type hoops(HC, LC), and rectangular ties(RT). The oblong column with IS, with IC, and HC showed better seismic performance than the rectangular columns with RT. Interlocking circular hoop ties, which use the same circular hoop ties as the circular cross-section, considerably reduce the amount of transverse reinforcement than the rectangular ties by about 50%. Connection of rebars can also be simplified. It can be the alternative for oblong section with improved workability and cost-efficiency.