Performance of Lap Splices in Rectangular RC columns
In this study, cyclic loading tests of cantilever rectangular reinforced concrete columns were performed to evaluate the seismic performance of relatively short lap splices with non-seismic hoop details. The lap splice length of 30 times diameter of longitudinal reinforcement (30) with the hoop spacing of a half of effective column depth(0.5) showed adequate flexural strength and ductility even though smaller lap splice length than ACI318 was used in plastic hinge zone.