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Structural Engineering and Mechanics Volume 66, Number 2, April25 2018, pages 195-201 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/sem.2018.66.2.195 |
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Curvature ductility prediction of high strength concrete beams |
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Haytham Bouzid and Amar Kassoul
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| Abstract | ||
| From the structural safety point of view, ductility is an important parameter, a relatively high level of curvature ductility would provide to the structure an increased chance of survival against accidental impact and seismic attack. The ductility of reinforced concrete beams is very important, because it is the property that allows structures to dissipate energy in seismic zone. This paper presents a revision of an earlier formula for predicting the curvature ductility factor of unconfined HSC beams to make it simpler in the use. The new formula is compared with the earlier formula and other numerical and experimental results. The new formula regroups all parameters can affecting the curvature ductility of unconfined HSC beams and it has the same domain of application as the earlier formula. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| Eurocode 2; curvature ductility; high strength concrete; reinforcement; reinforced concrete beams | ||
| Address | ||
| Haytham Bouzid and Amar Kassoul: Department of Civil Engineering, Laboratory of Structures, Geotechnics and Risks (LSGR), Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef, Algeria BP 151, Hay Essalam, Chlef (02000), Algeria | ||