scholarly journals Experimental and Numerical Study on the Seismic Performance of Prefabricated Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weifan Xu ◽  
Xu Yang ◽  
Fenglai Wang ◽  
Bin Chi
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Inelastic Behavior ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Lateral Drift

The seismic performance of prefabricated reinforced concrete block masonry shear walls (PRMSWs) was studied. Five PRMSWs were tested under cyclic loading to evaluate the effect of the axial compression ratio and the distribution of the vertical rebar on the inelastic behavior. Based on the experimental results, the lateral load capacity, failure mode, lateral drift, ductility, stiffness degradation, energy dissipation, and the seismic performance stability of the specimens were analyzed. The finite element analysis of the specimens was conducted with ABAQUS, which agreed quite well with the laboratory findings. Relevant results showed that PRMSW exhibited favorable ductility and energy dissipation. The increase of the compression ratio led to stiffer, but more brittle, inelastic behavior of the specimens that had higher flexural strength. The shear walls that had concentrated vertical rebar at the sides exhibited relatively higher load capacity and less ductility compared to the walls that had evenly distributed rebar. The inelastic lateral drift limit of the PRMSW could be assigned 1/120. The equivalent viscous damping ratio of the PRMSW was 9–13% at ultimate load. These results provide a technical basis for the design and application of the PRMSW structures.

Seismic performance of concrete walls reinforced by high-strength bars: cyclic loading test and numerical simulation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangyong Ni ◽  
Shuangyin Cao ◽  
Hassan Aoude
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Test Results ◽  
3D Fem ◽  
Seismic Behaviour ◽  
Loading Test

This study examines the influence of cross-section shape on the seismic behaviour of high-strength steel reinforced concrete shear walls (HSS-RC) designed with Grade HRB 600 MPa reinforcement. As part of the study, two flexure-dominant walls with rectangular and T-shaped cross-sections, are tested under reversed cyclic loading. Seismic performance is evaluated by studying the failure characteristics, hysteretic curves, energy dissipation, ductility and reinforcing bar strains in the two walls. As part of the numerical study, two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) finite element modelling (FEM) are used to predict the seismic response of the rectangular and T-shaped walls, respectively. The test results show that compared to the rectangular wall, the flange in the T-shaped HSS-RC wall increased strength, energy dissipation and stiffness, but decreased ductility. The analytical hysteretic curves calculated using 2D and 3D FEM analyses show good agreement with the experimental test results.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Seismic Performance of a Two-Span Specially Shaped Column Frame

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Zhen-chao Teng ◽  
Tian-jia Zhao ◽  
Yu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Axial Compression Ratio ◽  
Energy Dissipation Capacity ◽  
Specially Shaped Column

In traditional building construction, the structural columns restrict the design of the buildings and the layout of furniture, so the use of specially shaped columns came into being. The finite element model of a reinforced concrete framework using specially shaped columns was established by using the ABAQUS software. The effects of concrete strength, reinforcement ratio, and axial compression ratio on the seismic performance of the building incorporating such columns were studied. The numerical analysis was performed for a ten-frame structure with specially shaped columns under low reversed cyclic loading. The load-displacement curve, peak load, ductility coefficient, energy dissipation capacity, and stiffness degradation curve of the specially shaped column frame were obtained using the ABAQUS finite element software. The following three results were obtained from the investigation: First, when the strength of concrete in the specially shaped column frame structure was increased, the peak load increased, while the ductility and energy dissipation capacity weakened, which accelerated the stiffness degradation of the structure. Second, when the reinforcement ratio was increased in the specially shaped column frame structure, the peak load increased and the ductility and energy dissipation capacity also increased, which increased the stiffness of the structure. Third, when the axial compression ratio was increased in the structure, the peak load increased, while ductility and energy dissipation capacity reduced, which accelerated the degradation of structural stiffness.

Influence of the Opening’s Position on Seismic Performance of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Composite Wall with Core Columns

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 767-770
Author(s):  
Hui Ge Wu ◽  
Ji Hua Chen ◽  
Jie Gu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Ultimate Load Capacity ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete ◽  
Composite Wall ◽  
Aerated Concrete

To study the seismic performance of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) block masonry composite wall with reinforced concrete (RC) columns, a non-linear finite element analysis has been carried out for the walls with openings using the finite element software ABAQUS. First results of finite element analysis were verified with experiment results of full-scale specimen. And then the effect of the opening’s position on seismic performance was studied with finite element analysis. The result indicates that the ultimate load capacity and ultimate displacement are both increased with the upward and outward movement of the openings.

Effect of Axial Compression Ratio and Concrete Strength on Seismic Performance of Concrete Filled Steel Tube Beam-Column Joints

2014 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 704-707
Author(s):  
Ying Wang ◽  
Miao Li ◽  
Jin Hua Xu ◽  
He Fan
Keyword(s):  
Axial Compression ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Hysteresis Curve ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Concrete Filled Steel Tube ◽  
Axial Compression Ratio ◽  
Strength And Stiffness

Based on finite element analysis o f concrete filled steel tube beam-column joints under the single axial compression ratio and concrete strength, further research was done to analyze the seismic performance of concrete filled steel tube beam-column joints under different axial compression ratio and concrete strength. Beam-column joint which is connected by bolts with welding extended steel sheets at the beam root was analyzed. The results show that with the increase of axial compression ratio, strength and stiffness degradation of the joint accelerated gradually. Axial compression ratio at 0.3, 0.4 are appropriate values for joints specimen, load-displacement hysteresis curve of joint specimens is relatively plump and shows good seismic performance. Chance of concrete strength also had effect on seismic performance of joint specimen, but in contrast it is not so obviously.

Failure of a linear Voussoir arch: a laboratory and numerical study

1992 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Stimpson ◽  
M. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Study ◽  
Progressive Failure ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Failure Process ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
Ultimate Load Capacity ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Underground Openings ◽  
Physical Model Tests ◽  
Discrete Crack

The design of underground openings in horizontally layered strata on the basis of classical linear arching theory assumes the ultimate load capacity of the roof is limited by crushing or compressional failure at the centre of the arch or at the abutments. In this study, physical model tests on limestone, granite, and potash beams revealed a progressive failure mechanism dominated by discrete tensile fracturing, a quite different failure process to that assumed by classical theory. Subsequently, discrete crack propagation finite element analysis successfully simulated the failure mechanisms observed in the physical models. Key words : rock mechanics, underground design, roof stability, Voussoir arch, fracture.

Effects of Beam Material Strength on the Seismic Performance of Composite CFST Column and Steel Beam Connection

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 252-255
Author(s):  
Ya Feng Xu ◽  
Qian Chen ◽  
Pi Yuan Xu ◽  
Riyad S. Aboutaha
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Hysteresis Curve ◽  
Material Strength ◽  
Steel Beam ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Skeleton Curve ◽  
Displacement Ductility ◽  
Steel Strength ◽  
New Type

Composite concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) column is a new type of column having high ductility and high load-bearing capacity. In this paper, the finite element analysis software ABAQUS is used to study the seismic performance of 3D joint of composite CFST column and steel beam. The hysteretic curve and skeleton curve are obtained by changing the strength grade of the steel beam; calculate the energy dissipation ratio of the joint. The results show that the higher the beam’s steel strength the higher ultimate capacity of the joint in the constant axial load. But the full degree of hysteresis curve, energy dissipation and displacement ductility of the space joint decrease.

scholarly journals Cyclic loading test of a bamboo-steel hybrid frame with novel energy-dissipation connections

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 3504-3523
Author(s):  
Yanhua Wang ◽  
Yan Feng ◽  
Zirui Huang ◽  
Zhongfan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Local Buckling ◽  
Hysteresis Loops ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Initial Stiffness ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Static Tests

Pseudo-static tests of a novel energy-dissipation connection, comprised of a hinge and two steel brackets, have proven their reliability and superior energy-dissipation capability. To verify the effectiveness of the connection further, a full-scale one-story one-bay engineered bamboo-steel hybrid frame jointed with the novel energy-dissipation connections was investigated through experimental test and finite element analysis (FEA) in this paper. The experimental results showed that the failure mode of the frame was restricted in the local buckling of the energy-dissipation panels (EDPs) in the innovative connections, whereas no obvious damage was observed in the other components of the frame. The hysteresis loops of the frame with energy dissipation connections revealed less pinching. Thus, the ductility and damping ratio of the engineered bamboo-steel frame can reach 1.46 and 14.1%, respectively. Based on the analysis of effectual simulation models in ABAQUS software, the relationship between the initial stiffness, the peak load, the ductility ratio of the hybrid frame and the size of EDP was studied. Recommendations are made for the design of the EDPs.

Comparative Numerical Study between /Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete and SIFCON on Beam-Column Joint Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 1021 ◽  
pp. 138-149
Author(s):  
Ali Wathiq Abdulghani ◽  
Abdulkhaliq A. Jaafer
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Shear Failure ◽  
Ultimate Load ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Steel Fibers ◽  
Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Element Analysis

This paper presents a nonlinear finite element analysis of RC beam-column joints. A numerical study carried out through a simulation on beam-column joints failed in flexure presented by experimental study. A verification procedure was performed on two joints by finite element analysis with ANSYS APDL. The verification with the experimental work revealed a good agreement through the load-displacement relationship, ultimate load, and displacement, and crack pattern. Also, the parametric study was implemented which including strengthening the concrete members by a variable ratio of steel fibers with normal ratios (0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2%) and ratios of slurry infiltrated fiber concrete SIFCON (steel fibers up to 4%, 6%, and 8%) in addition to using of partial and full strengthening with and without stirrups. The test results revealed that steel fibers enhanced the flexural strength and ductility of the tested joint. Increase the ratio of steel fibers increased the flexural capacity by (101%, 153%, 177%, and 193%) for the four normal ratios of steel fibers respectively. SIFCON concrete ratios (4%, 6%m and 8%) enhanced ultimate strength by (521%, 802%, and 906%) respectively. The use of steel fibers reinforcement instead of steel rebar enhanced the ultimate load capacity by (101%) with large displacement. Full strengthening method by use of SIFCON presented pure flexural failure with cracks spread in the joint region but use the SIFCON concrete as a partial strengthening changed the failure mode to the shear failure.

Seismic Performance of Existing R/C Frames Strengthened by Steel Plate Shear Walls

2012 ◽  
Vol 193-194 ◽  
pp. 1470-1475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Valente
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Steel Plate ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Seismic Retrofitting ◽  
Steel Plate Shear Walls ◽  
Steel Panel ◽  
Steel Panels

This study investigates an innovative method based on low yield steel plate shear walls for seismic retrofitting of existing reinforced concrete (R/C) structures. A simplified numerical model of steel shear panels is developed for global analyses of multi-story R/C frames. The seismic performance of a non-ductile five-story R/C frame retrofitted with steel plate shear walls is evaluated in terms of drift control and energy dissipation capacity using nonlinear dynamic analyses. The results obtained by the application of two different story-wise distributions of steel plates are compared. In case of retrofitted frames a considerable decrease of the maximum top displacements is registered and the energy dissipated by the primary structural elements is significantly reduced for severe seismic actions. The energy dissipation concentrates in the steel panels, reducing the plastic demand on the structural members, along with the potential for structural damage. The different story-wise distributions of the steel panels change the damage distribution throughout the frame. The uniform arrangement of the steel panel thickness along the height of the frame causes a concentration of damage in the columns of the first story. In case of steel panel distribution proportional to story shear, the energy dissipation results more uniform over the height of the frame and a significant decrease of damage is registered for the columns of all the storeys.

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