An Experimental Study on the Seismic Performance of Precast Pier without PC Tendon

Abstract

In this study, the tests of seismic performance for full-scale models of the precast pier were conducted in order to verify the seismic performance of the precast pier using general rebar without introducing prestressing force such as a PC tendon. The constructability of the precast blocks was improved by inserting three rebars on an axis direction into a one hole. The tests for three piers with identical form were carried out, with use of precast and FRP reinforcement as test variables. The ductility for failed shape and cyclic transverse loads was evaluated. The damping ratio, stiffness reduction, and energy dissipation according to reducing stiffness were compared. These tests proved improvement of constructability and seismic performance for precast pier and of seismic performance for FRP reinforcement in their results.