The results of a non-linear finite element analysis on the behavior of reinforced concrete columns that were tested under eccentric monotonic loading are presented. The results of the finite element analysis correlate well with the results of the tests. A…
The results of a non-linear finite element analysis on the behavior of reinforced concrete columns that were tested under eccentric monotonic loading are presented. The results of the finite element analysis correlate well with the results of the tests. A parametric study was made to examine the difference in failure modes for the different concrete strengths, length-to-width ratios and loading eccentricities. The higher compressive concrete strength was especially advantageous when the load eccentricity was small. When the eccentricity was increased, the strength of the high-strength concrete columns decreased more rapidly than that of the normal-strength columns. However, the high-strength concrete columns still exhibited a greater load capacity than the normal- strength columns.