With the increasing application of aluminum alloys and recycled concrete, square recycled aggregate concrete-filled aluminum alloy tube (RACFAT) columns, as a novel composite structure, demonstrate promising application prospects in bridges and high-rise buildings. However, due to the frequent occurrence of fires, considering the thermal sensitivity of aluminum alloy structures is of great importance for practical applications. In this study, 14 square RACFAT columns were prepared, considering the following variables: (a) target temperature (20 °C, 200 °C, 300 °C, 400 °C, and 500 °C), (b) aluminum alloy tube wall thickness (3 mm and 5 mm), and (c) concrete type (natural aggregate concrete and recycled aggregate concrete). The ultimate bearing capacity, stiffness, and ductility were investigated accordingly. The results show that with increasing temperature, the bearing capacity, stiffness, and ductility of the specimens decrease significantly, while an increase in aluminum alloy tube wall thickness leads to improved bearing capacity and stiffness, which has been confirmed by finite element analysis. On this basis, a new bearing capacity model was developed by incorporating the equivalent confinement principle and compared with existing design codes. The results indicate that the proposed model exhibits high predictive accuracy. The findings can provide a reference for the compressive design after high-temperature exposure and subsequent cooling.
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