Concrete Composite Columns: Behavior and Design

Concrete Composite Columns: Behavior and Design focuses on confined concrete and establishes analytical methods for each composite column. The volume moves beyond existing resources to study the relationship between existing composite structures and design methods for the sectional form of a concrete composite structure. Chapters cover the failure criteria of concrete, confined concrete types, models, including axial stress prediction, analysis and design-oriented constitutive models, the design and analysis of section form, axial and seismic behaviors of concrete composite columns, the seismic design of concrete composite columns, and the engineering application. This book offers a practical solution to students, researchers, and engineers working with both steel and FRP-confined concrete composite columns. Focuses on confined concrete and provides analytical methods for composite columns Discusses different types of composite columns, including FRP and steel-concrete composites Considers the construction method and confining forces in composite concrete columns Details confined concrete from basic theoretical analysis to seismic behaviors and design methods Provides a solution to students, researchers, and engineers working with confined composite columns