Research Article

Modeling of the Axial Load Capacity of RC Columns Strengthened with Steel Jacketing under Preloading Based on FE Simulation

Table 1

A brief account of RC columns assessed in the current study using FE modeling.

GroupStudies FE model based onColumn specimenConcrete, (MPa)Column dimensions (mm)Steel reinforcementStirrups
Long bars (MPa)Size (MPa)

FirstBelal et al. [3]Col.0034.0200 × 200 × 12004Ф12 mm360φ8@150 mm240
Col.01.L.3P34.0200 × 200 × 12004Ф12 mm360φ8@150 mm240
Tarabia and Albakry [4]N157.8150 × 150 × 10004Ф10 mm420φ6@100 mm240
SCW157.8150 × 150 × 10004Ф10 mm420φ6@100 mm240

SecondNew FE modelControl-30034.0300 × 300 × 40008Ф16 mm360φ8@150 mm240
Control-40043.75400 × 400 × 400012Ф16 mm420φ8@150 mm240