Table 1 Representative test pier details

Compressive Strength of Concrete (f’_c) (psi) (MPa)

3000 (20.68)

Yield Strength of Longitudinal Steel (psi) (MPa)

60,000 (413.68)

Modulus of Elasticity (concrete) (psi) (MPa)

3.12 × 10⁶ (21,511.64)

Modulus of Elasticity (steel) (psi) (MPa)

20 × 10⁶ (1.38 × 10⁴)

β₁

0.85

Modular Ratio (n) (E_s / E_c)

9.295

Diameter of Column (in.) (cm)

21 (53.34)

Concrete Cover (in.) (cm)

1.5 (38.1)

Diameter of Longitudinal Steel (in.) (cm)

1 (25.4)

Diameter of Transverse Steel (in.) (cm)

0.5 (12.7)

Height of Column (in.) (m)

102 (2.6)