Determination of Moment Capacity M-p for Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Columns

Aydemir C. , ZORBOZAN M. , Alacali S.

TEKNIK DERGI, vol.20, no.1, pp.4545-4565, 2009 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Title of Journal : TEKNIK DERGI
  • Page Numbers: pp.4545-4565

Abstract

Turkish Seismic Code obligates the capacity design procedure for the calculation of the design shear force of RC beams and columns. Therefore, the plastic hinge moment capacity (M-p) at the ends of the column must be determined as realistic as possible. Turkish Seismic Design Code recommends an increase of 40% in ultimate moment capacity (M-r) to obtain the plastic hinge moment capacity (M-p), unless a detailed calculation is carried out. However, this recommendation remains insufficient to obtain plastic hinge moment capacity for high levels of axial load.