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A simple method for N‐M interaction diagrams of circular reinforced concrete cross sections
Author(s) -
Di Laora Raffaele,
Galasso Carmine,
Mylonakis George,
Cosenza Edoardo
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
structural concrete
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1751-7648
pISSN - 1464-4177
DOI - 10.1002/suco.201900139
Subject(s) - rebar , structural engineering , interaction overview diagram , cross section (physics) , diagram , reinforced concrete , bending , compression (physics) , bending moment , bearing capacity , moment (physics) , composite number , simple (philosophy) , materials science , engineering , mathematics , computer science , composite material , physics , philosophy , statistics , software , classical mechanics , quantum mechanics , epistemology , unified modeling language , programming language
Abstract A novel analytical method is derived for the ultimate capacity interaction diagram (i.e., axial compression, N ‐ bending moment resistance, M ) of reinforced concrete (RC) columns with circular cross section. To this aim, the longitudinal rebar arrangement is replaced with a thin steel ring equivalent to the total steel area; moreover, according to modern design approaches, simplified stress–strain relationships for concrete and reinforcing steel are used. Illustrative applications demonstrate that the ultimate capacity computed by the proposed analytical approach agrees well with the results obtained by rigorous methods based on consolidated numerical algorithms. The new solution allows for a rapid, accurate assessment of circular cross section capacity by means of hand calculations; this is especially useful at the conceptual design stage of various structural and geotechnical systems. The method can be easily extended to more general configurations, such as multiple steel rings and composite concrete‐steel sections.