Title:
Ferrocement Short Columns Under Axial and Eccentric Compression
Author(s):
M. A. Mansur and P. Paramasivam
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
87
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
523-529
Keywords:
axial loads; bending; columns (supports); eccentric loads; ferrocement; short columns; strength; structural design; tests; welded wire fabric; Structural Research
DOI:
10.14359/2619
Date:
9/1/1990
Abstract:
Reports the results of an experimental investigation carried out on ferrocement box-section short columns with and without concrete infills under axial and eccentric compression. The major parameters of the study were the types, arrangements, and volume fraction of reinforcement. Test results indicate that a ferrocement box section, in which reinforcing mesh layers are folded in the form of a closed cage, can be used as a structural column. Welded wire mesh has been found to perform better than an equivalent amount of woven mesh. The strength of the axially loaded columns can be predicted with reasonable accuracy by ignoring the contribution of reinforcement. For eccentrically loaded columns, available rigid-plastic analyses give a good correlation with experimental data