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Structural Engineering and Mechanics Volume 64, Number 1, October10 2017 , pages 11-21 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2017.64.1.011 |
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Hysteresis modelling of reinforced concrete columns under pure cyclic torsional loading |
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Tarutal Ghosh Mondal, Sriharsha R. Kothamuthyala and S. Suriya Prakash
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| Abstract | ||
| It has been observed in the past that, the reinforced concrete (RC) bridge columns are very often subjected to torsional moment in addition to flexure and shear during seismic vibration. Ignoring torsion in the design can trigger unexpected shear failure of the columns (Farhey et al. 1993). Performance based seismic design is a popular design philosophy which calls for accurate prediction of the hysteresis behavior of structural elements to ensure safe and economical design under earthquake loading. However, very few investigations in the past focused on the development of analytical models to accurately predict the response of RC members under cyclic torsion. Previously developed hysteresis models are not readily applicable for torsional loading owing to significant pinching and stiffness degradation associated with torsion (Wang et al. 2014). The present study proposes an improved polygonal hysteresis model which can accurately predict the hysteretic behavior of RC circular and square columns under torsion. The primary curve is obtained from mechanics based softened truss model for torsion. The proposed model is validated with test data of two circular and two square columns. A good correlation is observed between the predicted and measured torque-twist behavior and dissipated energy. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| polygonal hysteresis model; RC column; torsion; primary curve; unloading and reloading rules | ||
| Address | ||
| Tarutal Ghosh Mondal: School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, United States Sriharsha R. Kothamuthyala, S. Suriya Prakash: Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India | ||