Quasi-dynamic loading test on reinforced concrete columns | |
| Author | Mohit, S. M. Parvez |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ST-82-15 |
| Subject(s) | Reinforced concrete construction--Testing Columns, Concrete--Testing |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study deals with an experimental investigation of the restoring force characteristics of cantilever-type reinforced concrete columns. The main objectives of this investigation are to obtain the dynamic load-deflection curves (the hysteresis loops), the equivalent column stiffness and the equivalent viscous damping factor of the column. The equivalent column stiffness and the equivalent viscous damping factor obtained from the various dynamic tests are discussed. The recorded dynamic hysteresis loops could provide continuous data which in tern can be used for the identification of parameters of a cubic equation model. The test results show that the column stiffness reduces rapidly with an increment of the deflection, even in small amplitude. The damping capacity have a tendency to increase with increasing deflection. |
| Year | 1982 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ogawa, Junji |
| Examination Committee(s) | Loo, Yew-Chaye ; Wireland, Martin |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Royal Danish Government |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1982 |