Title:
Gravity Load Collapse of Building Frame During Earthquakes
Author(s):
J. P. Moehle, K. J. Elwood, and H. Sezen
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
197
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
215-238
Keywords:
axialload, buildings, collapse, columns, design; Keywords:
earthquakes; experimentation; reinforced concrete; shear
DOI:
10.14359/11935
Date:
4/1/2002
Abstract:
Earthquake reconnaissance has identified failure of reinforced concrete columnsas a primary cause of collapse of older existing reinforced concrete buildingframes during earthquakes. Apparent column failure, however, does not always result in building collapse. A study of columns tested in the laboratory examinesloss of lateral and vertical load capacities. Correlations with geometric, materials, and loading characteristics are identified.