scholarly journals Seismic Performance of Bridge Piers Constructed with PP-ECC at Potential Plastic Hinge Regions

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1865
Author(s):  
Yi Jia ◽  
Renda Zhao ◽  
Fuhai Li ◽  
Zhidong Zhou ◽  
Yongbao Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Axial Compression ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Plastic Hinge ◽  
Bridge Piers ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping ◽  
Vertical Loading ◽  
Axial Compression Ratio

This work presents an experimental investigation on the seismic performance of bridge piers constructed with polypropylene fiber reinforced engineered cementitious composite (PP-ECC) at potential plastic hinge regions. Eight solid square bridge piers are tested under a combination of reversed cyclic lateral loading and constant axial vertical loading. The test variables include the reinforcement stirrup ratio (0 vol.%, 0.46 vol.%, and 0.79 vol.%), axial compression ratio (0.1 and 0.3) and height of the PP-ECC regions (0, 250, and 500 mm). Seismic performance of eight specimens is presented and interpreted, including the failure mode, hysteretic curves, loading–resistance capacity, ductility, stiffness degradation, energy dissipation, and equivalent viscous damping ratio. The material test on the PP-ECC plate specimen suggests that the PP-ECC has obvious strain-hardening behavior and multiple fine-cracking characteristics, with the tensile strength and strain capacity greater than 3.2 MPa and 2.6%, respectively. The PP-ECC material applied at the potential plastic hinge regions notably improves the seismic performance and damage tolerance of bridge piers. The influence of the aforementioned crucial parameters has also been investigated in detail. The axial compression ratio and the height of PP-ECC region have a major influence on the seismic performance of PP-ECC piers. In comparison, the stirrup ratio has a limited effect on the seismic behavior of PP-ECC piers. The experimental findings shed light on the mechanism of the PP-ECC that contributes to the seismic performance of bridge piers and provide some valuable guidance in the seismic design of PP-ECC piers.

scholarly journals Experimental Study and Damage Model on the Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete L-Shaped Columns under Combined Torsion

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 7008
Author(s):  
Deyi Xu ◽  
Yang Yang ◽  
Zongping Chen
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Shear Failure ◽  
Plastic Hinge ◽  
Combined Loading ◽  
Equivalent Viscous Damping ◽  
Axial Compression Ratio

Due to the advantage of saving indoor space, a special-shaped column frame attracted more attention of the engineers and researchers. This paper presented a quasi-static cyclic loading experiment of six specimens of reinforced concrete (RC) L-shaped columns under compression-flexure-shear-torsion combined loadings to investigate the effect in the ratio of torsion to moment (T/M) and axial compression ratio (n) on their seismic performance. The results showed that the failure modes of L-shaped specimens included bending failure, bending-torsion failure, and torsion-shear failure with the hysteretic curves exhibiting S shape. With the increase of T/M ratio, cracks on the flange developed more fully, and the height of plastic hinge decreased and torsion bearing capacity improved. Besides, as the T/M ratio increased the twist ductility increased, while displacement ductility decreased. On the other hand, with a higher axial compression ratio, torsion bearing capacity and bending stiffness were both increased. Moreover, the equivalent viscous damping coefficient of bending and torsion were 0.08~0.28 and 0.13~0.23, respectively. The average inter-story drift ratio met the requirements of the Chinese standard. Finally, two modified models were proposed to predict the progression of damage for the L-shaped column under combined loading including torsion.

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.

The seismic performance of precast short-leg shear wall under cyclic loading

2020 ◽  
pp. 136943322096372
Author(s):  
Xiuli Du ◽  
Min Wu ◽  
Hongtao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Shear Wall ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Axial Compression Ratio ◽  
Hysteretic Performance

In order to study the seismic performance of precast short-leg shear wall connected by grouting sleeves (PSSW), the three-dimensional numerical model was established by using the experiment of PSSW subjected to low cyclic loading. Based on good agreement between numerical results and experimental results, the numerical analysis models with different structural parameters of axial compression ratio and splicing position were designed in detail, and the effects of various parameters on the seismic performance of PSSW were analyzed. The results show that the PSSW exhibits wide and stable hysteresis loops, indicating a satisfactory hysteretic performance and an excellent energy consumption capacity. With the increase of the axial compression ratio, the shear capacity of horizontal splice seam is improved, but the ductility coefficient and total energy consumption decrease obviously. The most disadvantageous position of PSSW can be effectively avoided by changing the position of the post pouring seam. The bearing capacity of the specimens is basically stable, and the energy consumption increases significantly, so the post pouring seam of precast wall is recommended to be far away from the bottom section of the wall. In addition, the failure mechanism of different splicing positions was analyzed in detail.

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.

scholarly journals RESEARCH ON THE INFLUENCE OF MILD STEEL DAMPERS ON SEISMIC PERFORMANCE OF SELF-RESETTING PIER

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengqiang Guo ◽  
Yanli Shen
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Mild Steel ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Axial Compression Ratio ◽  
Steel Damper ◽  
The Impact

In order to improve the energy consumption capacity of the assembled self-resetting pier, the mild steel damper is added to the prefabricated self-resetting pier to form a prefabricated self- resetting pier with an external mild steel damper. Two sets of pier models were established by numerical simulation. On the basis of verifying the correctness of the traditional prefabricated self- resetting pier model, the two sets of pier models were subjected to low-cycle reciprocating loading to study the influence of the mild steel damper yield strength parameters and the pier axial compression ratio parameters on the seismic performance of the pier structure. The results show that compared with traditional prefabricated self-resetting piers, the hysteresis curve of self-resetting piers with mild steel dampers is fuller, and energy consumption and bearing capacity are greatly improved. With the increase of the yield strength of the mild steel damper, the energy consumption capacity will decrease when the loading displacement is less than 25mm, but the overall energy consumption capacity will increase. As the axial compression ratio of the pier column increases, the bearing capacity and energy consumption capacity of the structure increase significantly, but the impact is not obvious when the axial compression ratio exceeds 0.052.

Experimental Study on Seismic Performance of Steel Reinforced Recycled Concrete Column

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 1580-1586
Author(s):  
Jian Yang Xue ◽  
Jian Peng Lin ◽  
Hui Ma
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Concrete Column ◽  
Axial Compression Ratio ◽  
Energy Dissipation Capacity

The pseudo-static tests were carried out on seven steel reinforced recycled concrete columns. The main parameters of specimens were recycled aggregate replacement ratio, axial compression ratio and volumetric stirrup ratio. The results indicate that the incorporation of recycled aggregate doesnt reduce the horizontal bearing capacity, ductility and the energy dissipation capacity of specimens and has little effect on seismic performance. The seismic performance of steel reinforced recycled concrete column decreases significantly in the high axial compression ratio. The ductility, horizontal bearing capacity and the energy dissipation capacity of the steel reinforced recycled concrete column increase with a rise in the volumetric stirrup ratio. This study provides a reference on the application of the steel reinforced recycled concrete column.

Analysis of Seismic Performance of the Joint of Cellular Steel Column and Steel Beam in Different Axial Compression Ratio

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 244-247
Author(s):  
Ya Feng Xu ◽  
Zhang Lin Zhai ◽  
Pi Yuan Xu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Steel Beam ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Axial Compression Ratio ◽  
Steel Column

This article researches seismic performance of the joint of cellular steel column and steel beam through simulation of the finite element software. With the change of axial force, we can attain the load-displacement hysteretic curves, skeleton curves under the different axial compression ratio, and then analyze their bearing capacity, ductility, energy dissipation and other mechanical properties. Results show that, the decrease of axial compression ratio is helpful to improve the bearing capacity of specimens. The joints of cellular steel column and steel beam have full hysteretic curve, good ductility and seismic performance.

Finite Element Analysis of the Precast Shear Walls

2013 ◽  
Vol 275-277 ◽  
pp. 1276-1280
Author(s):  
Yun Lin Liu ◽  
Wan Yun Yin ◽  
Ru Ling ◽  
Ke Wei Ding ◽  
Ren Cai Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Shear Wall ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Axial Compression Ratio ◽  
Precast Shear Wall ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis

To reduce the construction cost of the domestic promotion of the new prefabricated concrete shear wall structure system which is promoted in our country. To analyze the factors which can affect the load-carrying capacity and seismic performance of shear wall, including the axial compression ratio, the concrete strength, the reinforcement ratio and some other factors. Among all these factors, the axial compression ratio is the main factor influencing the seismic performance and the section ductility [1]. This paper adopts the ANSYS finite element analysis program, operating a nonlinear analysis on the performance of the precast shear wall when it is with one-way loading, studying the axial compression ratio's effect on the bearing capacity and deformability of the precast shear wall. According to the finite element analysis, when the axial compression ratio is between 0.2 to 0.4 and as it rises, the specimen's bearing capacity and stiffness will increases while deformability and ductility will decrease. Through the finite element analysis, we can provide reliable theory basis for the performance of the precast shear wall when it is with one-way loading.

Nonlinear Analysis on Reinforced Concrete Frame Joints under Thermal-Stress Coupling

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 4559-4563
Author(s):  
Yu Zhuo Wang ◽  
Chuan Guo Fu
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stress ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Nonlinear Analysis ◽  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Fire Resistance ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Plastic Hinge ◽  
Reinforcement Ratio ◽  
Axial Compression Ratio

Based on ABAQUS finite element analysis, nonlinear analysis about mechanical performance of reinforced concrete beam-column joints under thermal-stress coupling is carried out. This paper mainly research the temperature field distribution, the beam deformation of frame joints under fire and the influence of different parameters such as the axial compression ratio, beam layer thickness, reinforcement ratio on fire resistance of frame joint. Conclusions was drawn as: forming temperature gradient from the outside to the inside in frame joint; displacement of the end of the beam suddenly increase after plastic hinge appearing, the sudden destruction contains contingency; Due to the damage began from plastic hinge at the end of the beam, the axial compression ratio has less influence about fire resistance of frame joint; The thicker of beam layer thickness, the longer of joint refractory limit; the higher of reinforcement ratio ,the later of plastic hinge 's formation, that is good for fire resistance.

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