Title:
Torsion in High-Strength Concrete Hollow Beams: Strength and Ductility Analysis
Author(s):
Luis F. A. Bernardo and Sergio M. R. Lopes
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
106
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
39-48
Keywords:
ductility; high-strength concrete; hollow beams; torsion; ultimate strength
DOI:
10.14359/56282
Date:
1/1/2009
Abstract:
The ultimate behavior of high-strength concrete hollow beams is studied with respect to their strength and ductility. Sixteen beams were tested and the results are presented herein. The hollow beams had a constant square cross section and were symmetrically reinforced. The variable parameters were the concrete’s compressive strength, from 46.2 to 96.7 MPa (from 6699 to 14,022 psi), and the total amount of torsional reinforcement, from 0.30 to 2.68%. The study presented in this paper shows that the torsional ductility is low and that the range of reinforcement ratio where ductility still occurs is very narrow. Different codes of practice were compared in the light of the experimental results. As a consequence, the authors found that ACI Code is the most appropriate for predicting torsional strength and limiting torsion reinforcement, thereby leading to ductile behavior.