Experimental Study on Moment Modulation of Prestressed Frames

Based on the experimental study of two prestressed frames in redistribution of Internal force, it can be concluded that the dominating influence factors on moment modulation are the relative height of equivalent compression zone, the secondary moment, the ratio of beam rigidity to column and development of cracks in the top of columns.The secondary moment is very important in modulation of frames. Especially, the secondary moment will governing the modulation when the relative height of equivalent compression zone is large enough.     

Test and Finite Analysis to Non-strong Column and Weak Beam Concrete Frames

Through the test of two concrete frames under vertical load and nonlinear finite programme analysis,the performances of strong beam with weak column and equal strength column and beam are studied,such as ultimate load,deflection,displacement ductility,redistribution of internal force.When the reinforcement is proper,the research proved that strong beam with weak column" and "equal strength column and beam" have better displacement ductility and can realize full redistribution of internal force,the width of cracks and deflections can satisfy the rules of code for design of concrete structures.     

A Study on the Test Method for Post-tensioned Prestressed Concrete Frame

A creative test method for post-tensioned prestressed frame is presented in this paper. In the test, the stationary supports at the column base are simulated and the forces at the column base can be tested while the two column bases are not connected with concrete beam. The prestressed secondary moment and the weight-produced moment are established by adjusting the support device at the column base. In this paper, the necessary conditions of the method and the basic process are recommended. It is proved theoretically that the prestressed concrete frame built by this method is equivalent to that used in practice.     

Discussion on the Secondary Moment of Prestressed Frame

The secondary moment of prestressed concrete frame is different from that of continuous beam. In this paper,the principle and calculation method of equivalent load secondary moment and axial secondary moment are discussed,and the infection of secondary moment in moment modulation is analyzed,together with the suggestions of moment modulation for prestressed concrete frame with adopting the total control. The suggestions would be able to distinguish the advantageous and disadvantageous effect of secondary moment. Some helpful advises for moment modulation design are given in this paper.     

Study on the Application of Large-span Prestressed Concrete Frame in Added Floor and Rebuilding

Around the reconstruction design of the Popular Science Image Building of the Southwest Hospital, the advantage of prestressed concrete frame used in the rebuilding was approved. At the same time, the problem in the prestressed frame design was pointed out. In the end, the method to decrease the moment in the column had been put forward.     

Experimental Study on a Prestressed Frame of Two Spans Under Unsymmetric Load

By the experimental study on a full-dimensioned prestressed frame of two spans, the relative factors are analyzed such as relative height of equivalent compression zone in critical section, secondary moment, ratio of beam rigidity to column and development of cracks in the top of columns etc., which influence the moment distribution of the post-tensioned prestressed concrete frame from the side of internal force redistribution. It is believed that that the factors of relative height of concrete equivalent compression zone and secondary moment influence the moment modulation in most degree, and ratio of column rigidity to beam also plays a part in the moment modulation to some extent. Second, the plastic joints of frame with excessive spans exit in the span which endure the whole load, at last the whole frame is destroyed because of the destruction of the loading frame, the influence to the non-loading span is little.     

A Study on the Test Method of Post-tensioned Prestressed Concrete Continuous Beam

A test method of post-tensioned prestressed concrete continuous beam is presented in this paper.In the test,the prestressed secondary moment is established by adjusting middle support height.The prestressed concrete continuous beam built by the method is equivalent to the beam in practice.     

Analysis Theory of Unbonded Prestressed Concrete Continuous Beams

In this paper, the energy method has been used to study the change of the secondary moment of unbonded prestressed concrete continuous beams and it has been contrasted with bonded prestressed beams. The question, whether the secondary moment changes or not while loading, was answered. It shows that the primary secondary moment does not change when increment method is adopted to study the beams, but the total secondary moment will change while the force in prestressed reinforcement changes.     

Comparative Study on Plastic Hinges of Prestressed Concrete Frames Under Vertical or Horizontal Loads

In With one-storey, two-span prestressed frames, a comparative study is done between under vertical and horizontal loads. The studies include the pattern of the plastic hinges occurring and, the demanded and available rotational capability of the hinges in critical sections. The relative height of compression zone and prestressed degree are considered. The result indicates that there is much difference in the pattern of the plastic hinge occurring when each plastic hinge has enough rotational capability. The beams can finish a full redistribution of internal force under vertical loads, but not under horizontal loads. Moreover, as increasing of the relative height of compression zone, a stronger rotational capability of hinges will be demanded to finish a full redistribution under vertical loads when a weaker rotational capacity will be needed under horizontal loads.     

Curvature Force Method for Nonlinear Analysis of Prestressed Concrete Frame

In this paper, based on the structure characters and load applying means, a method called as curvature force method is put forward and proved in the nonlinear analysis of bonded prestressed concrete frame. Based on the nonlinear program, the simulation calculation was carried out on test results of two prestressed concrete frames by this method. The results from calculation are identical with the experiment ones. So it may be added to the methods for the nonlinear analysis of prestressed concrete frame.     

Several Matters to be Noticed During the Moment Modulation Design of Prestressed Concrete Frame

The moment modulation of prestressed concrete frame has some differences compared with that of continuous beam.Based on the analysis of ratio of column linear rigidity to beam one,form of load,second moment and plastic hinge in column,this paper is intended to get some helpful advise for moment modulation design.     

Experimental Analysis on Bending Capacity of Unbonded Prestressed Concrete Beams with HRBF500 Steel Bars

The bending capacity tests on ten simple supported beams were conducted to investigate the damage characteristics, prestress increment, beading capacity and displacement ductility of unbounded prestressed concrete beams with HRBF500 steel bars. The results show that the HRBF500 steel bars has yielded before the limit state. The concrete in compression zone crushes upon the broken of the beams, which shows a sudden damage mode. The measured ultimate stress increments of unbounded tendons are in linear relationship with the comprehensive reinforcement ratio index, while the values of the ultimate stress increments are obviously higher than those values specified in the code GB50010-2010, and the average ratio of predicted values to testing values is about 0.35. The mid span deflection upon yielding of the beams is large, while the displacement ductility is bad and the average value of the displacement ductility ratio is 1.67. The displacement ductility ratio decreases with the increases of the comprehensive reinforcement ratio index. Based on the experimental results, the proposed calculation formula of ultimate stress increments of unbounded tendons was established, and it is in good agreement with the experimental results when the testing value is less than 450 MPa.     

Experimental Investigation of "Column with Weaker Beam" Frame and "Column with Equally Strong Beam" Frame

By the way of experiment and analysis of two "one story and one bay" reinforced concrete frames, namely a "beam with weaker column" frame and a "column with equally strong beam" frame, the features of internal force redistribution are investigated and an elementary comparison about bending moment redistribution of three kinds of frames namely the "column with weaker beam", "beam with weaker column" and "column with equally strong beam" is given. Through this comparison, the objective existence of such "three kinds of frame" is proven, the moment redistribution is different for each frame and for the moment modulation, the elastic moment diagram and the difference of the internal force redistribution in different frames should be considered together.     

Experimental Analysis on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Composite Slabs with Precast Prestressed Rectangular Rib Panels

For the convenience of industrialized production and site operation,specification design of PPCRP (precast prestressed concrete ribbed panels) is discussed. In order to obtain ultimate bearing capacity,bending rigidity and crack resistance,four PPCRP with two types of spans are studied,and the results show that PPCRP can satisfy the requirements of bearing capacity in construction phase and can serve as stay-in place formwork. To verify the mechanical property,shear behavior on contact interface of composite member and moment redistribution factor of continuous composite member,two single-span composite members and one two-span continuous composite member are studied. It is indicated that computational method for bearing capacity of composite member can be the same as cast-in-situ concrete slab. Besides,section strain analysis for composite member in two-loading is conducted,which suggests that thickness of bottom board can be used as calculated height with the consideration of two-loading.