Axial compressive behavior of UHPC encased steel-reinforced concrete columns: Experimental and numerical investigation

Key Points

• Axial compressive behavior of UHPC encased columns improves overall structural integrity,
• Compressive strength reached 85 MPa with a tested specimen demonstrating significant performance enhancements,
• Experimental analysis combined with numerical investigation to validate findings and improve design,
• Results highlight the potential advantages of using UHPC encasement in enhancing column performance.