Development of a design methodology for slender carbon-reinforced concrete columns in axial compression based on EC3

Abstract

Advancements in concrete construction, such as carbon-reinforced and ultra-high performance concretes, enable the creation of slender, high-capacity structures, enhancing resource efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions. Despite the clear advantages of such innovative material composites, challenging load-bearing and deformation behavior emerges in slender carbon-reinforced concrete components, indicating potential stability issues. To address this concern, current research is dedicated to experimental and analytical investigations of the structural behavior and failure of slender components in compression made of carbon reinforced concrete, aiming to enhance our understanding of stability-related aspects.