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Abstract
This study investigates the behaviour of high-performance alkali-activated slag concrete-filled double steel tubular (HACFDST) columns under axial compression. Utilizing high-performance alkali-activated slag concrete (HPAASC) in concrete-filled double steel tubes (CFDST) results in an innovative composite member combining the benefits of both technological domains. HPAASC, a sustainable substitute for conventional concrete, contributes to improved environmental friendliness, while CFDST enhances structural capabilities. Fourteen HACFDST specimens, comprising six circular and eight square sections, were tested to enhance our understanding of the structural performance of HACFDST members through experimental and numerical methodologies. A numerical model was proposed to predict the behaviour of circular and square HACFDST columns under axial compression. The assessment of experimental and numerical findings demonstrates that the proposed numerical model accurately forecasts the behavior of axially loaded HACFDST columns with circular and square sections. Increasing the L/Do or L/B ratio of the specimen results in decreased axial stiffness but enhances ductility. Additionally, beyond peak strength, square HACFDST columns exhibit a sharper decline in strength compared to their circular counterparts. As the L/Do or L/B ratio of HACFDST specimens increases from 2.88 to 7.95, the compressive strength index decreases from 1.28 to 1.2, emphasizing the need to optimize specimen dimensions to maximize the benefits of steel tube confinement.
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Materials and Structures, the flagship publication of the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM), provides a unique international and interdisciplinary forum for new research findings on the performance of construction materials. A leader in cutting-edge research, the journal is dedicated to the publication of high quality papers examining the fundamental properties of building materials, their characterization and processing techniques, modeling, standardization of test methods, and the application of research results in building and civil engineering. Materials and Structures also publishes comprehensive reports prepared by the RILEM’s technical committees.