Papers by Author: Yan Gang Zhao

Abstract: This paper presents an investigation of ultimate strength of square CFT stub columns with slender sections. The definition of square CFT stub columns with slender sections is discussed and a new strength model is proposed. Experimental results of 31 axially loaded square CFT stub columns published in the literature are then used to verify the proposed strength model. Results show that the proposed strength model provides a direct, compact, and efficient representation of the ultimate strength of square CFT stub columns with slender sections.

Abstract: The paper discusses the strain of high-strength concrete (HSC) at peak compressive strength for a wide range of compressive strength. A large volume of selected experimental data has been collected from existing literature and then analyzed. Particular emphasis has been given to studying the effects of concrete compressive strength and the types of coarse aggregate on the strain of HSC at peak compressive strength. The adequacy and applicability of the existing models for predicting the strain of HSC at peak compressive strength has been critically examined, and a new empirical model is proposed to cover concrete strength up to 125 MPa. The new empirical model seems to perform much better when applied to the published experimental data on normal weight concrete over a wide strength range.