Experimental Testing Program on Stiffened Column Bases Subjected to Cyclic Loading

This dataset is obtained from an experimental campaign on stiffened column bases. Stiffened connections (in contrast to conventional exposed and embedded column bases) refer to a configuration with vertical stiffeners welded on top of the base plate; consequently, the required plate thickness is reduced. Stiffened connections are the current practice of countries in which supplying the thick plates is challengeable, and welding procedures cost reasonable. Prior research on stiffened column bases is modest; this project seeks to provide reliable evidence for their performance. Dataset documents the results of experiments on four prototypes with stiffened column bases subjected to pure bending. A horizontal actuator applies the lateral displacements on the column top to simulate the seismic excitation. Variables are the number of anchor rods row, construction approach, and base plate thickness. Excel files report the captured raw data from the actuator, Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs), and strain gauges installed on the specimens during the testing program. In addition, instrumentation layout and test setup details are illustrated. ReadMe.pdf: Fundamental information about the test setup, specimens, and instrumentation. Test1.xlsx: Raw data recorded from Test #1; dynamic and static data logger sheets. Test2.xlsx: Raw data recorded from Test #2; dynamic and static data logger sheets. Test3.xlsx: Raw data recorded from Test #3; dynamic and static data logger sheets. Test4.xlsx: Raw data recorded from Test #4; dynamic and static data logger sheets.