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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40069-015-0119-2

Monotonic Loading Tests of RC Beam-Column Subassemblage Strengthened to Prevent Progressive Collapse  

Kim, Jinkoo (Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University)
Choi, Hyunhoon (Research Institute of Technology, Samsung Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.)
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International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials / v.9, no.4, 2015 , pp. 401-413 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study the progressive collapse resisting capacity of a RC beam-column subassemblage with and without strengthening was investigated. Total of five specimens were tested; two unreinforced specimens, the one designed as gravity load-resisting system and the other as seismic load-resisting system, and three specimens reinforced with: (i) bonded strand, (ii) unbonded strand, and (iii) side steel plates with stud bolts. The two-span subassemblages were designed as part of an eight-story RC building. Monotonically increasing load was applied at the middle column of the specimens and the force-displacement relationships were plotted. It was observed that the gravity load-resisting specimen failed by fractures of re-bars in the beams. In the other specimens no failure was observed until the maximum displacement capacity of the actuator was reached. Highest strength was observed in the structure with unbonded strand. The test result of the specimen with side steel plates in beam-column joints showed that the force-displacement curve increased without fracture of re-bars. Based on the test results it was concluded that the progressive collapse resisting capacity of a RC frame could be significantly enhanced using unbonded strands or side plates with stud bolts.
Keywords
progressive collapse; beam-column sub-assemblage; catenary action; side plates;
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