Table 3 The ranges of the studied parameters
The studied columns’ cross-section dimensions b × t × L (mm × mm × mm) | 120 × 160 × 800 |
|---|---|
IPE-shaped steel section | IPE.No.8 |
IPE-shaped steel section strength, fss(MPa) | 240, 480, 720, 960, and 1200 |
CDCA concrete strength, fcu(MPa) | 25, 40, 50, 60, and 80 |
Tie stirrups spacings (Tie stirrups ratio %) | @200 (0.59%), @150 (0.78%), @100 (1.18%), and @50 (2.36%) |
Shear connectors (SCs) spacings | Ø8 and Ø10 (@200, @150, @100, and @50) |
SCs types | Bars SCs and studs SCs |
Longitudinal steel reinforcement ratio (ρsl) | Longitudinal RFT bars 4Φ10 (1.64%), 4Φ12 (2.36%), 4Φ14 (3.21%), and 4Φ16 (4.19%) |