Open AccessPrestressed concrete seismic design
Author(s) -
R. W. G. Blakeley
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
bulletin of the new zealand society for earthquake engineering/nzsee quarterly bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.917
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2324-1543
pISSN - 1174-9857
DOI - 10.5459/bnzsee.6.1.2-21
Subject(s) - prestressed concrete , seismic analysis , structural engineering , engineering , ductility (earth science) , reinforced concrete , seismic loading , geology , forensic engineering , materials science , creep , composite material
The approach of design and research engineers to the use of prestressed concrete in primary seismic resistant structural elements is reviewed. Some results of recent research into the ductility of prestressed concrete members and the inelastic seismic response of prestressed concrete frames are presented. Also, the principles and recommendations of
the FIP-CEB and others for seismic resistant design are given and current New Zealand
design practice is summarised. Finally, the question of suitable load factors for pre-stressed concrete structures is discussed.