Abstract
Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) is a kind of new material which utilizes the waste concrete with the significant advantages of environmental protection and economic benefit. Its members have inferior structural performances compared with normal concrete members. However, their performance may be enhanced if they are confined by steel tubes. In this paper, the experiments on 36 recycled aggregate filled steel columns, including 18 recycled concrete filled steel tubes (RACFST) and 18 recycled concrete filled double skin tubes (RACFDST) subject to compressive axial load are carried out. The failure modes and load deflection relationship are described. Meanwhile, the effect of recycled aggregates (RA) replacement ratio on the behavior of such composite sections is investigated. Comparisons are made with predicted ultimate strengths ofRACFST columns using existing codes. Mechanics models will be developed to predict the capacities of RACFST and RACFDST. © 2011 Taylor & Francis Group, London.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Incorporating Sustainable Practice in Mechanics of Structures and Materials |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21), Melbourne, Australia, 7-10 December 2010 |
Editors | Sam Fragomeni, Srikanth Venkatesan, Nelson T. K. Lam, Sujeeva Setunge |
Place of Publication | Leiden, The Netherlands |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 83 - 89 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780203829868 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780415616577 |
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Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials 2010 - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 7 Dec 2010 → 10 Dec 2010 Conference number: 21st |
Conference
Conference | Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials 2010 |
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Abbreviated title | ACMSM 2010 |
Country | Australia |
City | Melbourne |
Period | 7/12/10 → 10/12/10 |