scholarly journals Examination of Strength Modeling Reliability of Physical Tests on Structural Concrete Columns

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sher Ali Mirza

Comparisons and analyses of strengths from selected computational procedures were undertaken of more than 500 physical tests of rectangular, tied, structural concrete columns reported in the published literature. The computational procedures compared with the physical tests and with each other include a commercially available nonlinear finite element modeling software and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard A23.3-04. The requirements of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 318-08 are very similar to those of the CSA A23.3-04, and hence, strength comparisons and analyses reported here are also applicable to ACI 318-08. The physical tests used for comparison were conducted on columns that were braced and pinned at both ends and were constructed using normal-density concrete with a compressive strength between approximately 17 and 57 MPa. The columns were subjected to short-term loads producing pure axial force, axial force combined with symmetrical single-curvature bending, or pure bending. Major variables included the concrete strength, the end eccentricity ratio, the slenderness ratio, the longitudinal reinforcing steel index for reinforced concrete or the structural steel index for composite columns, and the transverse reinforcement (tie/hoop) volumetric ratio. The study provides an examination of the reliability of the computational methods examined.

2006 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 735-747
Author(s):  
Sher Ali Mirza

A comparative study was undertaken of selected computational methods for predicting the strength determined from more than 500 physical tests of rectangular, tied structural concrete columns available in the literature. The study included 354 reinforced concrete and 150 composite steel–concrete columns. The computational methods compared were those of CSA A23.3-94 and Eurocode 2 for reinforced concrete and those of CSA A23.3-94 and Eurocode 4 for composite columns. The physical tests used for comparison were conducted on columns that were braced, pinned at both ends, subjected to short-term loads, and constructed using normal-density concrete with a compressive strength between approximately 17 and 57 MPa. Major variables included the concrete strength, the end eccentricity ratio, the slenderness ratio, the longitudinal reinforcing steel index for reinforced concrete or the structural steel index for composite columns, and the transverse reinforcement (tie/hoop) volumetric ratio. The study provided insights into the reliability of the computational methods examined. Recommendations for improving the CSA A23.3-94 procedure for the design of reinforced concrete and composite steel–concrete columns are also presented.Key words: columns, composite construction, computations, physical tests, reinforced concrete, reliability, strength.


2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 4203-4206
Author(s):  
Le Zhou ◽  
Hong Tao Liu

For the further study of bearing compressive capacity of GFRP tube filled with SHC(steel-reinforced high-strength concrete)columns subjected to eccentric compression, and analysis its whole bearing compressive process under eccentric compression. Based on the flat section assumption finite strip method, the calculating program of bearing eccentric compressive capacity of GFRP tube filled with SHC columns is proposed according to existing retrofit theory and related technical procedures. The relation curves of load-deformation is gotten using this calculating program, at the same time it can get the effect curves of concrete strength, slenderness ratio, eccentricity and containing bone rate to load-deformation. Calculations show that the ultimate bearing compressive capacity of composite column decreases with the increase of slenderness ratio, and elastic stage of component curve gradually shortens and stiffness gradually loses; The ultimate bearing compressive capacity of composite columns decreases with the increase of eccentricity; component ductility improves; the ultimate bearing compressive capacity of composite columns increases with the increase of concrete strength. The calculated results agree well with the experimental results and this study provides a basis for practical design.


2012 ◽  
Vol 476-478 ◽  
pp. 1562-1567
Author(s):  
Le Zhou ◽  
Lian Guang Wang ◽  
Peng Niu ◽  
Hong Bin Nie

The whole bearing compressive process under eccentric compression is analyzed for the further study of bearing compressive capacity of GFRP tube filled with SHC(steel-reinforced high-strength concrete)columns subjected to eccentric compression. Based on finite strip method from the plane cross-section assumption, the computation program of bearing eccentric compressive capacity of GFRP tube filled with SHC columns is formulated according to the existing retrofit theory and related technical procedures. The relation curves of load-deformation, as well as the effect curves of concrete strength, slenderness ratio, eccentricity and containing bone rate to load-deformation is obtained by means of this calculating program. Calculations show that the ultimate bearing compressive capacity of composite column decreases with the increase of slenderness ratio, elastic stage of component curve gradually shortens and stiffness gradually loses; The ultimate bearing compressive capacity of composite columns decreases with the increase of eccentricity; component ductility improves; the ultimate bearing compressive capacity of composite columns increases with the increase of concrete strength. The calculated results agree well with the experimental results and provides a basis for practical design


2011 ◽  
Vol 99-100 ◽  
pp. 715-718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Dong ◽  
De Ping Chen ◽  
Ju Mei Zhao ◽  
De Shan Shan ◽  
Xin Yue Liu ◽  
...  

Twelve PVC tubed short concrete columns and four columns without PVC tube confined were tested under axial load to investigate mechanical properties of axially loaded PVC tubed short concrete columns . The principal influencing factors such as concrete strength, loading condition and ratio of height to diameter were studied. Test results indicated that strength and deformation performance of core concrete increased as a result of the confinement of PVC tube. The PVC tube confinement effect on concrete will decrease with an increase in strength of concrete. Load- carrying capacity and deformation of short composite columns with different loading condition made some difference. As the ratio of height to diameter increases, load- carrying capacity and plasticity of short composite columns decreased gradually.


2012 ◽  
Vol 256-259 ◽  
pp. 697-701
Author(s):  
Zhuo Han ◽  
Shao Fei Jiang ◽  
Zhi Ping Sun ◽  
Le Zhou

The objectives of this research were to investigate the structural behavior of slender steel reinforced concrete (Referred to as SRC)composite columns subjected to eccentric axial loading. The test consisted of 10 slender columns, with rectangular section160×180mm, and steel shape I10 encased in concrete. The stirrup spacing was 150 mm; its diameter was 6 mm. The diameter of longitudinal reinforcing bars was 10 mm. Details of the experimental investigations including description of the test columns, failure modes and mechanisms, strain characteristics, and load-deformation responses are discussed. Effects of concrete strength, slenderness of columns, and eccentricity of axial loads on the load-carrying capacity of slender column are then presented. Based on these results, a range of slenderness ratio and eccentric ratio of slender SRC column is proposed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 168781402110355
Author(s):  
Ni Zhang ◽  
Chenyang Zheng ◽  
Zhongwei Zhao ◽  
Bo Yang

FRP-concrete-steel tubular (FCS) composite columns are composed of the external tube, the internal steel tube, and the concrete between both tubes. They have been attracting the attention of many researchers due to their high ductility, lightweight, resistance to corrosion, and easiness of construction. However, there are few studies on FRP-concrete-steel tubular composite columns under eccentric load. To investigate the behavior of composite columns under the eccentric compression, a non-linear analysis program for FCS composite columns was compiled. The program was verified by existing tests, and the influences of eccentricity, FRP tube wall thickness, steel tube wall thickness, steel tube radius, slenderness ratio, and concrete strength grade on the eccentric compression performance were systematically analyzed. The results showed that the calculated results were in good agreement with the experimental results. It showed that the program can accurately reflect the deformation of FCS composite columns under various loads and estimate the ultimate load of FCS composite columns under eccentric compression. The eccentric ultimate load increased with the decrease of eccentricity and slenderness ratio, and with the increase of FRP tube wall thickness, steel tube wall thickness, and concrete strength grade. The ultimate eccentric load decreased with the increase of steel tube radius, but when the steel tube wall thickness reached a certain thickness, the ultimate eccentric load of FCS composite columns increases with the increase of steel tube radius. The conclusion can provide reference for the practical application of the structure.


Author(s):  
Richard W. Furlong

Structural steel shapes and tubes can be used with concrete to produce structural components. The performance of such composite systems, is better than the sum of responses of the parts taken separately. In a concrete-filled steel tube caisson, for example, the steel casing resists flexural tension efficiently while confining the concrete core as the core resists axial compression, whereas it also stabilizes the steel casing. Concrete encasement of structural steel shapes can provide lateral stability to the steel shape, restraining local buckling as well as reducing the slenderness ratio below that of the steel shape alone. Concrete encasement serves as insulation for fire and shock loading. Characteristics of the structural behavior of composite columns are described as the basis for design recommendations. Strength design principles from Load and Resistance Factor Design of the American Institute of Steel and Construction and the American Concrete Institute are used in design. Shear transfer for the effective interaction of concrete and steel is considered, and requirements for transverse bar reinforcement of shear mechanisms are discussed. Design examples of strength estimates for two types of composite columns are included.


2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Won-Kee Hong ◽  
Hee-Cheul Kim ◽  
Suk-Han Yoon

Full scale concrete-filled carbon composite columns without longitudinal and transverse reinforcing steels are tested to investigate the lateral behavior of columns confined with carbon composite tubes. In the present study, the full-scale circular and square concrete-filled carbon composite tubes (CFCTs) with various winding angles with respect to longitudinal axes of the tubes are subjected to lateral loads under a constant axial load. The influence of thickness and winding angle of carbon tubes on the lateral behavior of concrete columns is studied both experimentally and analytically, demonstrating that the calculated ultimate moment capacity of confined columns compares well with test data. For this analytical process, stress–strain relationships of confined concrete columns uncovered by the authors are used to identify the distribution of confined compressive concrete strength at failure. This stress–strain model considers the influence of winding orientation of carbon fibers on the confining capability of the concrete core.Key words: carbon composite, lateral capacity of confined column, strength, filament winding.


2014 ◽  
Vol 584-586 ◽  
pp. 1313-1317
Author(s):  
Yun Yun Li ◽  
Bao Sheng Yang

Through axial load bearing capacity test of eight steel & steel pipe reinforced concrete composite columns, the working mechanism, the ductility and the ultimate bearing capacity of the composite columns were studied, and the main factors affecting the performance of the composite columns are discussed, including concrete strength and the ferrule coefficient. The results show that the collaborative force of steel, steel pipe and concrete can effectively improve the bearing capacity of the columns, delay or inhibit the spread of oblique shear cracks in concrete and improve the ductility of the columns.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 6860
Author(s):  
Jun Wang ◽  
Yuxin Duan ◽  
Yifan Wang ◽  
Xinran Wang ◽  
Qi Liu

To investigate the applicability of the methods for calculating the bearing capacity of high-strength steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) composite columns according to specifications and the effect of confinement of stirrups and steel on the bearing capacity of SRC columns. The axial compression tests were conducted on 10 high-strength SRC columns and 4 ordinary SRC columns. The influences of the steel strength grade, the steel ratio, the types of stirrups and slenderness ratio on the bearing capacity of such members were examined. The analysis results indicate that using high-strength steel and improving the steel ratio can significantly enhance the bearing capacity of the SRC columns. When the slenderness ratio increases dramatically, the bearing capacity of the SRC columns plummets. As the confinement effect of the stirrups on the concrete improves, the utilization ratio of the high-strength steel in the SRC columns increases. Furthermore, the results calculated by AISC360-19(U.S.), EN1994-1-1-2004 (Europe), and JGJ138-2016(China) are too conservative compared with test results. Finally, a modified formula for calculating the bearing capacity of the SRC columns is proposed based on the confinement effect of the stirrups and steel on concrete. The results calculated by the modified formula and the finite element modeling results based on the confinement effect agree well with the test results.


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