COMPLETE COLLAPSE TEST OF FLEXURAL FAILURE TYPE R/C COLUMN

Abstract

The collapse mechanism of a column beyond peck load is an interesting and challenging problem to be studied in order to provide information on how to prevent complete collapse. In the study reported herein, a loading system has been proposed to control this collapse mechanism by which rotation of the upper and bottom stub were precluded. Test on two specimens has shown an encouraged result and an impressive and promising response of the proposed system to be employed in a practical used.