ABSTRACT
This chapter addresses some of the issues related to the application and
construction of concrete-filled tubular structures, e.g. the effect of long-term
loading on the behaviour of CFST columns, the effect of axial local compression
and pre-loads on the CFST column capacity. This chapter also presents some
innovative concepts in concrete-filled tubular structures, e.g. SCC (self-
consolidating concrete) filled tubular members, concrete-filled double skin tubes
(CFDST) and FRP (fibre reinforced polymer) confined CFST columns.
