Strengthening of reinforced concrete columns for earthquake resistance
Abstract
Several methods of strengthening reinforced concrete columns to improve their seismic resistance are described. Based on the test results and the ease of construction, it was concluded that U-clamp and banding techniques showed great promise in providing low cost, easy-to-construct methods for greatly improving the ductibility and earthquake resistance of existing reinforced concrete columns. Photographs showing column construction, reinforcement techniques, and results of testing are presented.
- Publication:
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Final Report Georgia Inst. of Tech
- Pub Date:
- June 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979git..rept.....K
- Keywords:
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- Columns (Supports);
- Concretes;
- Earthquake Resistant Structures;
- Reinforcement (Structures);
- Axial Stress;
- Cyclic Loads;
- Dynamic Structural Analysis;
- Structural Engineering;
- Engineering (General)