Experimental Study on the Collapse Response of Reinforced Concrete Flat Slab Structures with Column Capitals
摘要
This research investigates the collapse behaviour of flat slab structures with column capitals through experimental analysis. Two 1/3-scaled specimens were subjected to complete collapse by uniformly distributed loads simulated by eight separate piles of concrete cubes. Accidental scenarios involving a loss of vertical support at mid-span or penultimate column locations were examined. The experimental observations yield several key findings: Overall, this study underscores the importance of column capitals in mitigating progressive collapse in flat slab structures and provides valuable insights into their collapse behaviour under various loading conditions.