Abstract
AbstractHigh‐strength concrete (HSC) has several benefits in high‐rise concrete buildings; however, its structural use in active seismic regions may be questioned due to the lower ductility of such concretes. In addition, seismic macro‐models being used currently are based on R/C elements constructed with normal‐strength concretes (f ≤ 40 MPa (5.8 ksi)). In this paper, the performance of plastic hinges in flexural elements constructed with a concrete strength up to 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) is investigated. In addition, other variables were studied such as the sectional reinforcement asymmetry, hinge shear strength and hinge shear demand. The seismic performance is presented in terms of stiffness deterioration, strength degradation, pinching phenomenon and displacement ductility. The requirements to implement the use of HSC in current macro‐models are examined. Current hysteretic models may be used to evaluate structural components constructed with higher concrete strength; however, the influence of concrete strength is controlled by the other test variables. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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