Development and Seismic Behavior of High-Performance Composite Frames

Abstract

This paper presents experimentally evaluated behavior of high performance fiber reinforced concrete (HPFRC) members that exhibit features particularly desirable for increasing earthquake resistance such as high tensile strength and ductility. The seismic response of a four story high performance composite frame (HPCF) building is investigated analytically and compared to that of a seismically designed reinforced concrete frame. HPCF reached an overall good seismic response. As compared to the reference building, it exhibited slower strength and stiffness degradation, lower top displacement and story drifts.