A series of full-scale composite beam-columns have been tested at the Multi-axial Subassemblage Testing (MAST) facility at the University of Minnesota. The MAST facility permits the comprehensive testing of a wide range of composite beam-columns subjected to three dimensional loading at a realistic scale. These tests fill gaps in current worldwide databases on composite beam-columns and provide a series of well-controlled tests to allow for the calibration of advanced computational models. The columns are heavily instrumented with strain gauges, LVDTs, string pots, as well as Krypton LEDs for coordinate measurements.
Experimental Videos
Testing of Specimen 1-C5-18-5 (Length=18', HSS5.563x0.134, fc'=5 ksi)
Testing of Specimen 2-C12-18-5 (Length=18', HSS12.75x1/4, fc'=5 ksi)
Testing of Specimen 3-C20-18-5 (Length=18', HSS20x1/4, fc'=5 ksi)
Testing of Specimen 5-RS-18-5 (Length=18', HSS20x12x5/16, fc'=5 ksi)
Testing of Specimen 8-RW-18-12 (Length=18', HSS20x12x5/16, fc'=12 ksi)
Testing of Specimen 8-RW-18-12 (Length=18', HSS20x12x5/16, fc'=12 ksi)
Testing of Specimen 9-RS-18-12 (Length=18', HS20x12x5/16, fc'=12 ksi)
Local Buckling of Specimen 12-Rw-26-5 (Length=26',HSS20x12x5/16, fc'=5 ksi)
Testing of Specimen 16-RW-26-12 (Length=26', HSS20x12x5/16, fc'=12 ksi)
Testing of Specimen 17-RS-26-12 (Length=26', HSS20x12x5/16, fc'=12 ksi)