| Title |
Precast Segmental PSC Bridge Columns with Precast Concrete Footings : Ⅱ. Experiments and Analyses |
| Keywords |
seismic behavior;precast segmental PSC bridge columns;precast concrete footings;finite element method;inelastic behavior;지진거동;프리캐스트 세그먼트 PSC 교각;조립식 기초부;유한요소법;비탄성거동 |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to investigate the seismic behavior of precast segmental PSC bridge columns with precast concrete footings and to provide the details and reference data. Six precast segmental PSC bridge columns were tested under a constant axial load and a cyclically reversed horizontal load. A computer program, RCAHEST (Reinforced Concrete Analysis in Higher Evaluation System Technology), for the analysis of reinforced concrete structures was used. A bonded or unbonded tendon element based on the finite element method, that can represent the interaction between tendon and concrete of prestressed concrete member, is used. A joint element is modified to predict the inelastic behaviors of segmental joints. This study documents the testing of precast segmental PSC bridge columns with precast concrete footings and presents conclusions based on the experimental and analytical findings. |