High‐Strength Concrete Columns Confined by Rectangular Ties

This paper presents a trial investigation of the conduct of large‐scale high‐strength solid
segments kept by rectangular ties under concentric stacking. Impacts of key factors, for example, the
solid compressive quality, the tie yield quality, the tie design, the cross over fortification proportion, the
tie separating, the longitudinal support proportion, and the spalling of the solid spread are concentrated
in this exploration program. The conduct of high‐strength solid segments is portrayed by the unexpected
detachment of the solid spread, prompting lost pivotal limit before the parallel constrainment gets
successful. After the solid is totally spalled, significant increases in quality, durability, and malleability
are recorded for the solid center of well‐confined sections.

Results are summarized of an experimental investigation to establish the response of high-

strength concrete columns, confined with steel spirals, when subjected to short-term compressive
loading. Main variables were compressive strength of the concrete, amount of confinement, and
specimen size. The program included tests of 94 short columns of 4, 5, and 6 in. (102, 127, and 152 mm)
diameter. Most were cast without protective concrete cover over the spirals, but 16 specimens with
cover were included. The work included both normal weight and light weight concrete. Strength and
deformation characterisfics are reported. Based on these test results, implications concerning use of
high-strength concrete in spirally reinforced columns are discussed. It is shown that present design
specifications, based on tests of columns using lower-strength concrete, may be unsafe under some
conditions if extended to columns using high-strength concrete. Other questions are raised relating to
the use of large diameter high-strength concrete columns and the use of lightweight concrete in
columns.