Axial-shear-flexure interaction hysteretic model for RC bridge columns under combined actions

Shi-Yu Xu, Jian Zhang

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

This paper proposes a coupled axial-shear-flexure interacting (ASFI) hysteretic model that can capture the nonlinear interactive behavior of RC bridge columns under combined action of shear, bending moment and variable axial load. The model utilizes a novel concept of normalization to parameterize the primary curves at different axial load levels. An axial load independent stress level index at any given ductility is developed to enable the transition between different reloading and unloading branches corresponding to variable axial load levels. The model is able to realistically simulate the pinching behavior, strength deterioration and stiffness softening under combined actions. It is validated against the experimental results of columns subject to varying axial loads and shows good agreement.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2010, Including Papers from the 4th International Tsunami Symposium
Pages2782-2791
Volume4
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2010, Including Papers from the 4th International Tsunami Symposium - Toronto, ON, Canada
Duration: 25 Jul 201029 Jul 2010

Publication series

Name
Volume4

Conference

Conference9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2010, Including Papers from the 4th International Tsunami Symposium
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto, ON
Period25/07/1029/07/10

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