Abstract: Currently, the design of reinforced concrete (RC) columns is essentially based on tabulated data. A more scientific approach based on an understanding of the fundamental behavior of columns in fire is useful to structural ...

Abstract: Until now, the determination of fire resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) columns has essentially been based on tabulated data. Clearly, a more scientific approach based on an understanding of the fundamental behavior ...

Abstract: The shear transfer problem across an initially uncracked plane in reinforced fiber concrete is investigated both analytically and experimentally. The softened truss model for nonfibrous concrete is modified by incorporating ...

Abstract: Steel‐fiber concrete (SFC) demonstrates better deformational and cracking characteristics as compared to plain concrete and is used in structures where significant tensile stresses are encountered. Also, recent experimental ...

Abstract: In this paper, the shear stiffness in the weaker direction of Z-core sandwich panels is studied. The recurrence condition is assumed, and the shear stiffness is derived from the first principle. The contact interaction ...

Abstract: Since a diagonally cracked deep beam behaves as a tied arch, the conventional plane section remaining plane approach is not applicable to analyses of deep beams. Besides, for beams without web reinforcement, it has been ...

Abstract: This paper presents both the results of an experimental program and numerical simulations, which have been conducted to investigate the ductility of composite beams in the hogging moment regions under fire conditions. The ...

Abstract: For a long time, the Rankine method has been applied successfully to steel columns and frames subjected to increasing loads but maintained at constant ambient temperature. This paper extends the Rankine formula to frames ...

Abstract: Using the standard fire resistance test to predict the fire resistance of a steel column is expensive and time consuming as well. On the other hand, numerical approximation using the finite element method assumes the ...

Abstract: The current American Concrete Institute code states that the nominal shear strength