DEVELOPMENT OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS USING ENERGY·CO₂ MINIMUM (ECM) CEMENT·CONCRETE

Abstract

Cyclic loading tests of two columns and three beam-column subassemblages using currently developing cement, named Energy CO₂ Minimum (ECM) cement, were carried out. Galvanized steel wire mesh was used for transverse reinforcement. The test results showed that for all specimen AIJ (Architectural Institute of Japan) criterion value of shear strength was exceeded. Test results also proved that structural elements using ECM cement and galvanized steel wire mesh for transverse reinforcement can be treated the same as using normal cement and normal reinforcement.