The Effect of Axial Compression on the Prestressed Concrete Frame under Vertical load

For prestressed frames, the axial compression ratio will affect not only the ductility of structures but also the structural internal force.Based on the computer-calculation for four groups of 24 prestressed frames combined with the references, in this paper, the effects of axial compression ratio on the prestressed frames are studied and discussed through three aspects: the second-order effect, the axial deformation of frame-columns and the comparison with ordinary concrete frames.The study results show that the effects of axial compression ratio on the prestressed frames and the ordinary concrete frames are basically consistent, but there are some self-born characteristics.As a whole, the effect of axial compression ratio on the prestressed frames is more notable than that on the ordinary concrete frames, but under common situation the effect is small.     

Discussions on the Bearing Capacity of the Enclosed Reinforced Concrete Strengthened Brick Masonry Column under Axial Compression

The calculation problems of bearing capacity of enclosed reinforced concrete strengthened brick masonry column under axial compression is introduced, which can be available for reference in calculating the bearing capacity of enclosed reinforced concrete strengthened brick masonry column.     

Experimental Analysis of Size Effect of High-strength Concrete Column Under Small Eccentric Loading

To analyse size effect of high-strength concrete column under small eccentric loading, experimental analysis was carried out on 3 categories of different sizes of high-strength concrete columns under small eccentric loading. The columns' section size was 200 mm × 200 mm, 400 mm × 400 mm and 800 mm × 800 mm, respectively. Failure mode, ultimate strength, deformation capacity and cross-sectional strain distributing rules were compared to get the size effect law. The results show that the compressive failure mode and cross-sectional strain distributing rules of HSC column under small eccentric loading are basically the same, and the size effect isn't obvious. Ultimate strength and deformation capacity of HSC column under small eccentric loading have size effect obviously. With increase of section size, safety reservation of ultimate strength is reduced and deformation capacity also reduces.     

Experimental Study on Size Effect of Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams

Reinforced concrete specimens with concrete compressive strength varied from 46.5 to 50.6 MPa and with depth of cross section from 250 mm to 1 000 mm subjected to bending were tested. Size effects of flexural behavior with respect to bending capacity and deformation capacity were investigated based on the analysis of the test results and those of high-strength specimens (fcu=72.1~72.4 MPa) of which the geometry and reinforcement layouts were identical to those of specimens tested in this study. It is shown that beam depth does not has any apparent influence on nominal cracking moment, nominal yield moment and nominal ultimate moment, and that it has significant influence on displacement ductility and plastic rotation capacity of plastic hinges of members. For normal-strength concrete specimens and high-strength concrete specimens, both the displacement ductility and the plastic rotation capacity decrease with the increasing of depth in the similar ways, and are independent of concrete strength. It is also demonstrated that the lengths of plastic hinges of members with different depth and concrete strength are approximately equal to the depth.     

Experimental Analysis on Behavior of Cold formed Steel Box Built up Section Columns under Axial Compression

17 specimens of cold formed steel box built up setion columns were tested under axial compression load. The section forms were divided into two categories: A and B. Load displacement curves and failure characteristics of specimens were obtained. The test results are compared with the caculated results according to “effective ratio of width to thickness” in code of “Technical code of cold formed thin wall steel structures” (GB 50018－2002), “effective section method” and “direct strength method” in AISI specification. The results show that: the failure characteristics of LC and MC series columns are overall flexural buckling, while SC series columns are local buckling and ends confined damage. The ultimate bearing capacity of B categories section columns is three times as great as that of A categories section columns, so it has the effect of “1+1＞2”. The results calculated according to “GB50018” and AISI specification are much conservative for LC series columns of A categories section, while in agreement with test results for MC and SC series columns. For B categories section columns, the calculated results are non conservative for LC and MC series columns, while conservative for SC series columns.     

Stress-Strain Model of FRP-Confined Concrete Column under Axial Compression

Stress-strain mathematical model of FRP-confined concrete plays an important role in civil engineering, and it should be well understood. Based on first region slope, turning point coordinate and third region slope, the development of stress-strain curve of FRP-confined concrete column is analyzed, and conditions which ideal mathematical model need to meet are point out. A new composite exponent-line model is proposed, which overcomes the weakness of conventional model and is available for both hardening and softening type stress-strain curves. Approaches to determine parameters of the proposed model are presented. Finally, the capability and accuracy of the proposed model in predicting the complete stress-strain process of FRP-confined concrete under axial compression are demonstrated through comparisons between predictions of the proposed model and test results.     

The Calculation on the Size of Foundation Basein Reinforced Concrete Single-Foundation under Column

This paper discusses the size of foundation base in reinforced concrete single-foundation under column.The two kinds of direct-calculating formulas have been derived. They are simple and helpful.They can be easily used in foundation design.     

Modeling and Its Application of Reinforced Concrete Columns Considering Nonlinear Shear Effects

A fiber beam-column element in conjunction with zero-length elements attached to its ends was proposed to simulate the flexural and shear mechanism respectively. Based on the Limit State Material model and the Shear Limit Curve model provided by OpenSees, the nonlinear shear effect of reinforced concrete column and its coupling with the flexural effect were defined. The reliability of the proposed model was validated by means of comparisons with existing test results. Finally, a plane frame from in-situ pushover test was simulated. It is shown that the proposed method, by taking the nonlinear shear effect into account, produces satisfactory results for frame columns with shear strength and stiffness degradation, while the conventional fiber beam-column element can hardly simulate actual flexure-shear failure mechanism for columns characterized by insufficient transverse reinforcement. The proposed method is applicable for nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete frame structures with shear deficiencies.     

Contrast Analysis of Mechanical Behavior of Confined Concrete with Stirrups and CFRP Under Axial Compression

Aiming at confined concrete with stirrups and carbon fiber reinforced plastic(CFRP) respectively, the major influence factors of mechanical behavior of confined concrete under axial compression were studied based on reported experimental data. The equations for calculating the peak stress, peak strain and ultimate strain were proposed respectively for confined concrete with stirrups and CFRP. Contrastive analysis shows that the behavior of confined concrete with stirrups is better than confined concrete with CFRP in low characteristic value, whereas the conclusion is contrary in high characteristic value.     

Reinforced Concrete Beam's Stiffness Degeneration Regulation and its Calculation Formula Under the Action of Fatigue Load

Fatigue failure is a fatal damage for the reinforced concrete structure bearing fatigue load repeatedly. That how to estimate or describe the degree of fatigue damage is a challenge in areas of structure damage and lifespan estimation. Structure's stiffness degenerates irreversibly along with the damage progress. There is a certain inherent relevance between stiffness degeneration and fatigue damage. A series of fatigue tests were carried out to study stiffness degeneration regulation due to its simplicity and feasibility. According to the test results, reinforced concrete beam's stiffness degeneration presents a three-stage rules obviously, and the stiffness degeneration curves accord with "S" style. Based on the stiffness degeneration regulation, the reinforced concrete beams' stiffness degeneration calculation formula is obtained by fitting experimental data. The formula has a perfect goodness of contact area with 10 test beams' experimental results, and it can describes reinforced concrete beams' stiffness degeneration perfectly. The formula can be used to forecast the deformation developing. Meanwhile, the residual life of the structure can be used to decision structure's fatigue fracture and the degree of performance degradation.     

Axial Force Stiffness Interaction in Seismic Analysis of RC Double Column Bridges

Earthquake induced dynamic axial force in reinforced concrete (RC) bridge bent columns will not only change the yield strength of the columns but also change their stiffness, which is seldom considered by the common lumped plasticity line model. Based on the fiber element model results that taking into account the influence of dynamic axial force on strength and stiffness simultaneously, the axial force stiffness interaction effect on the seismic responses of RC double column bridges was analyzed. The results show that, axial force stiffness interaction has a large effect on the seismic responses of the double column bridge in the elastic range, and it does not alter the ultimate capacity of the columns. Since the stiffness of the columns under compression and tension dynamic axial forces offset each other, the global displacement of bridge bent with equal columns is relatively unaffected by the axial force stiffness interaction, however, the differences of the column member forces are manifest. For the short column controls the global stiffness, the axial force stiffness interaction has significant influences on both the global displacement and member force responses. The influences become larger as the irregularity of the bridge bent increases, so the interaction between axial force and member stiffness should be sufficiently considered in seismic analyses.     

Analysis Method for Nonlinear Properties of Reinforced Concrete Columns

Accurate assessment of seismic performance of reinforced concrete columns（RC columns）is significant to ensure the safety of reinforced concrete structure subjected to earthquake action. In order to derive a reasonable prediction by Pushover analysis, a calculation method for determining lateral load-deformation curve, unloading rigidity and reloading rigidity of RC columns subjected to combined flexural and shear force is proposed based on test data analysis in the PEER (Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center) Structural Performance Database, and the formula for calculating the equivalent damping ratio according to hysteresis loop area is also provided. In this paper, conventional section analysis techniques are employed for modeling the flexural behavior of lateral load-deformation relationship, and the modified formulas with actual data analysis are implemented for modeling the effect of shear and slip of the longitudinal bars at columns end. Unloading rigidity and reloading rigidity of the columns are determined by statistical analysis on relations between themselves and secant rigidity of the columns respectively. Finally, a single-degree of freedom (SDOF) system is taken as an example to illustrate the applications of the proposed model for developing the corresponding “capacity curve” and performing pushover analysis on columns. The influences of primary parameters, such as shear-span ratio, axial load ratio, reinforcement ratio and stirrup ratio, on seismic performance of columns are also analyzed.     

Experimental Investigation on Buckling Behaviors of Irregularly Shaped Aluminum Alloy Structural Components Under Axial Compression Load

The experimental and numerical investigations on buckling behaviors of aluminum alloy components with different irregularly shaped sections were carried out. The buckling load carrying capacity obtained through experiments, numerical simulations, and equations described in the design code were compared. Results obtained through experiments and numerical simulations in good agreement, which shows the validation of the numerical model. And the validated FEM model will be used for parametric analysis of buckling behavior of irregularly shaped aluminum alloy structural component. Equations in the design code do not include effects of the buckling type and need to be improved further.     

Review of Research on Damage of Corrod Reinforced Concrete

The research result shows that the corrosion of reinforcement is one of the dominating factor for decreasing the durability of reinforced concrete structures. In this paper, the significance of the research of corroded reinforced concrete is presented, and an attempt is made to integrate the latest development with regard to the mechanical behaviors of reinforcement corrosion, the damage of concrete due to corroded bars, bond relationship between corroded bars and concrete, as well as the load capacity of corroded reinforced concrete flexural member and compressive member and the seismic behavior of corroded reinforced concrete element. And the trend of its development in future is discussed as well.     

Experimental Research on the Seismic Behavior of the Interior Joint with High Shear - Compression Ratios in the Frame

The reversed cyclic loading tests of 5 nearly full-scale beam-column assembly specimens with high shear-compression ratio under different axial loads in reinforced concrete plane frames have been completed,which cover the shortage in the field of high shear-compression parameter among seismic joint experiments in the world.Based on relatively complete measuring and analyses of the law for the bond and slip of the beam bar through the joint,the stress of the level stirrup legs and hysteretic dissipated energy and the change of rigidity,the characteristic of shear transfer mechanisms and damage development and comprehensive seismic behavior of the assembly are proposed in this paper.It makes it possible to improve design codes and to establish relatively reasonable analytic modes and hysteretic modes in inelastic dynamic response analyses of the frame.     

A Comparative Study of Confined Concrete Models under Cyclic Loading

In this paper,four models are selected as the representatives and applied to nonlinear dynamic analysis program for space frames which is based on the beam-column elements using the finite element flexibility method and the fiber model.Park's test on combined axial and bending columns under cyclic loading are taken as the calibrations,comparisons to material and structural member level are drawn and the analytical results of various models are discussed.     

Experimental Study on Shear Strength of High Strength Concrete Columns

On basis of the experiment on sixteen high strength concrete columns, their shear behaviors are analysed. The effects of shear-span ratio and axial compression ratio on failure behavior, cracking shear and shear strength are analysed. The authors have discussed the suitability of the design equations for shear strength in the code. This experimental study on shear strength of high strength concrete frame columns is the first one in this field at home and the results can be served as reference for the code of high strength concrete design.     

Experimental Research on Seismic Shear Capacity of I-Shape Ductile Reinforced Concrete Structural Walls

The shear design formula for seismic shearwalls in the Chinese standard (Code for Design of Concrete Structures) have not been verified by tests yet, In order to compensate for it, the authors undertake the task of testing on the shear behavior of seismic shearwalls organized by the Code association. After discussing on the particular conditions controlling tests and philosophy in specimen designing, the results of the first group of tests on the seismic shear behavior of shearwalls, which are I-shaped and with relatively large scale and axial force ratio of 0.2 and tested under reversed cyclic horizontal forces, are introduced. The results are analyzed and discussed.     

Test on Seismic Behaviors of Reinforced Concrete Beams Composite Rehabilitation with Bonded Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Steel Plate

Neither the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic nor the steel plate strengthening concrete components shows sufficiency in improving the structures' seismic behaviors independently, while they complement each other by the way of composite strengthening. Six reinforced concrete beams, five of which are strengthened, were comparatively and experimentally tested under low frequency cyclic load to investigate their mechanical performances such as characteristic of resilience, hysteretic curve, seismic behaviors, skeleton curve, degeneration of rigidity and loading capacity. It is indicated that the way of composite strengthening can boost the beams′ ultimate bearing capacity, ductility and deformability capacity effectively, and it can delay rigidity degeneration and improve the seismic behaviors of the beams. Also, the CFRP and steel plate can work together very well.