DESIGN APPLICATIONS OF HIGH-STRENGTH CONCRETE IN SEISMIC REGIONS

This paper discusses briefly, the major applications of high-strength concrete in seismic regions. The advancement of material technology and production has led to higher grades of concrete strengths. These concretes can be produced using conventional production procedures. The use of high-strength concrete is becoming popular in the USA and other countries. The reduced member sizes obtained through the use of high-strength concrete will develop reduced inertial loads under seismic excitation. Strength and ductility are the most important design considerations for a structure to behave satisfactorily under these conditions. These aspects relevant to high-strength concrete members are summarized in the paper.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Concrete Institute (ACI)

  38800 Country Club Drive
  Farmington Hills, MI  United States  48331
• Authors:
  • Mendis, P
• Publication Date: 1998

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 437-443
• Serial:
  • Research Update
  • Publisher: Federal Highway Administration

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ductility; Earthquake resistant structures; High strength concrete; Inertial forces; Load tests; Structural design
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00759886
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SP 176-21
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 3 1999 12:00AM