First Advisor

Franz N. Rad

Term of Graduation

Spring 1977

Date of Publication

5-20-1977

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Science

Department

Applied Science

Language

English

Subjects

Reinforced concrete construction, Structural frames -- Testing

DOI

10.15760/etd.2562

Physical Description

1 online resource (x, 82 pages)

Abstract

The main objective of this investigation is to study experimentally the behavior of rectangular reinforced concrete frames subject to a combination of low column loads, beam loads, and lateral load. The analytical tool used in this investigation is a computer program which is a generalized computational method for non linear force deformation relationship and secondary forces due to displacement of the joints during loading.

In the experimental portion of this investigation, two rectangular frames, one design by the Ultimate Strength Design method and the other by a Limit Design method were prepared and tested to failure with short time loading.

Physical tests indicate that frames under the action of low gravity loads and lateral load became unstable after the formation of two hinges in the beams.

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