Effects of high strength concrete and reinforcement on column slenderness
Abstract
The concept of a “short column” is widely understood and used in the determination of the strength of reinforced concrete columns. When designing columns, the degree of slenderness for the columns is determined and the cross-sectional strength reduced using various methods. In the current Australian standard, the slenderness limits for short columns with no strength reduction were determined using normal grades of concrete. Furthermore the moment amplification factors and the column stiffness at the buckling loads were also based on these normal grade concretes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
Seismic and Structural Analysis of Tall Buildings
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 1043–1048
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter