STATIC LOADING TESTS OF HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE SIDEWALLS FAILING IN FLEXURE

Abstract

Objectives of this study were to examine deformation capacities of reinforced concrete columns with side walls failing in flexure. Deformation capacities mainly depend on the compressive performance of the edge region of the side wall. From this view point subjected axial load and confinement of the edge region of the side wall were varied. For this purpose static loading tests of side wall specimens were conducted using high strength concrete. Drift angles calculated using some evaluation equations were compared with observed ultimate drift angles and found to be not conservative for specimens with high strength concrete. Currently used design indecies expressing deformation capacities (member rank) were also compared with test results.