Axial strength and ductility of square composite columns with two interlocking spirals

作者:Shih Tsu Han; Chen Cheng Chih*; Weng Cheng Chiang; Yin Samuel Yen Liang; Wang Jui Chen
来源:Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 2013, 90: 184-192.
DOI:10.1016/j.jcsr.2013.07.021

摘要

The axial compressive capacity and load-displacement behaviour of composite columns confined by two interlocking spirals were experimentally and analytically investigated. The innovative spiral cage used for a square column was fabricated by interlocking a circular spiral and a star-shaped spiral to enhance the confinement effect for the core concrete. Eight full-scale square composite columns were tested under monotonically increased axial compression. Experimental results demonstrated that, with significant savings of the transverse reinforcement, the composite columns confined by two interlocking spirals achieved excellent axial compressive strength and ductility capacity. Moreover, an analytical model was developed to take into account the concrete confinement due to the structural steel in addition to the transverse reinforcement and distributions of the longitudinal bars. The analytical results accurately predicted the axial compressive capacity and load-displacement behaviour of the specimens. Consequently, the application of the two interlocking spirals in a square composite column appears to be very affirmative.

  • 出版日期2013-11