This paper estimates the structural behavior of recycled aggregate concrete confined by spiral reinforcement. The main test parameters are designed to be the type of aggregates, replacement ratio of recycled aggregates, steel ratio and yield strength of spirals. Specimens subjected to concentrated axial load can be divided into two groups, natural and recycled aggregate specimens, based on the type of coarse aggregate used. The recycled aggregates are designed to be used from 0% to 100% in the specimens. Spiral reinforcement is varied up to 1.75% and 1,430 MPa for the steel ratio and yield strength of spiral, respectively. Furthermore, cover concrete and longitudinal reinforcement are neglected to estimate the pure capacity of recycled aggregate concrete confined by spiral reinforcement only. Test results showed that the structural performance of recycled aggregate concrete specimens confined by steel spirals was similar to that of natural aggregate concrete specimens, regardless of the replacement ratio of recycled aggregates, the steel ratio and the yield strength of the spirals.
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