CONFINEMENT OF HIGH-STRENGTH CONCRETE FOR SEISMIC PERFORMANCE

This article points out the requirement of ACI 318(1) and the Uniform Building Code (2) concerning the confinement of concrete in beams, columns and shearwalls that are part of the lateral force resisting system of structure in a region of high seismicity. It reviews available research to assess the adequacy of these requirements when high-strength concrete is used in the structural members. ACI 318 notation is used throughout this article.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Concrete Institute (ACI)

  38800 Country Club Drive
  Farmington Hills, MI  United States  48331
• Authors:
  • Ghosh, Soumya K
• Publication Date: 1998

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 57-84
• Serial:
  • Research Update
  • Publisher: Federal Highway Administration

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Columns; Deformation; Earthquake resistant structures; High strength concrete; Loads; Seismicity; Shear walls; Supporting
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00759869
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SP 176-4
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 2 1999 12:00AM