Experimental Study on the Beam Bars Detail in Exterior Short Pier Shear Wall Joints

By experiment of the beam bars in exterior short pier shear wall joints,the anchorage performance of the beam bars in joints on the action of low cyclic load have been studied to attest if the beam bars in exterior short pier shear wall joints can sufficed with the demanding of anchorage intensity and anchorage rigidity, when the anchorage of beam bars satisfy the requirement of the code.     

Experimental Research on the Behavior of Direct Anchoring Beam-wider-than-wall Joint

Based on the elastic finite element analysis of the RC beam-wider-than-wall joint, two large-scale specimens of the direct anchoring beam-wider-than-wall joint are designed to test the joint behavior. The stresses and slips of longitudinal bars in the beam, load-bearing capacity and destruction form are observed and analyzed. The analysis and test results show that: The wide beam should be extended through into the wall for some length to make the flexural stress uniform along beam section width, thus the beam's bearing capacity can be achieved. The anchorage condition of the upper longitudinal bar in the beam outside the wall's width is poor, thus the anchorage length prescribed in the current CODE is not enough to ensure the bearing capacity and ductility of joints. The beam stirrups are very important to the anchorage of the upper longitudinal bar in the beam outside the wall's width. If the quantity of the beam stirrups is not enough, the wide beam in the joint area would have more cracks which decrease the bearing capacity and ductility of joints. Finally, a novel spatial truss mechanism model for the beam-wider-than-wall joint is put forward.     

Impact of Temperature in Air-conditioned Room on Blood Rheological Characteristics

Based on the reversed cyclic loading tests of 21 nearly full-size interior joints in completed reinforced concrete frames,the law of bond deterioration of beam bars crossing the joint is tested and analyzed,which is influenced by the axial load ratio,shear-compression ratio,reinforced bar strength,concrete strength and the relative length of beam bars crossing the joint. By the nonlinear fitting method, the formula of the bond stress r between steel crossing interior joints and concrete under different loading step is obtained. According to the loading approach, the propositional formula of the relative length of beam bars crossing the joint hc/d is presented, which is influenced by axial load ratio, shear-compression ratio ,reinforced bar strength and concrete strength.     

Discussion on Negative Flexural Strength of Beams Including Slabs

In this paper, the provisions in different design codes and some tests on the identification of the negative strength of beams including slab-bars are compared and analyzed. The results of analysis demonstrate that the effective width of slabs is a converted width for calculation. It isn't the actual working width of the slab or the yield slab width. According to the maximum storey drift, the frames can reach, an effective width of slabs can be defined as six times the slab-thickness width on each side of the web. Considering the participation of reinforcement in slab into resistance of the beam against negative flexure, the anchorage of tension bars and the transverse reinforcement placement in slab should be taken into account to ensure the effective work of longitudinal slab bars.     

600 MPa高强钢筋与混凝土的粘结锚固性能试验研究

为研究600 MPa高强钢筋与混凝土粘结锚固性能,设计了72个棱柱体试件进行拉拔试验,对600 MPa高强钢筋粘结锚固的破坏形态及粘结应力分布进行分析,通过建立基本粘结滑移关系及位置函数,确定600 MPa高强钢筋在混凝土结构中的粘结滑移本构关系。采用一次二阶矩法进行可靠度分析,提出锚固长度设计建议。研究表明：600 MPa高强钢筋粘结锚固的破坏形态及粘结应力分布与普通钢筋类似且粘结锚固性能良好,《混凝土结构设计规范》（GB 50010—2010）基本锚固长度计算公式依然适用于600 MPa高强钢筋。     

A Determination Method of Anchorage Length of Compression Anchor

The distribution of the axial stress and shear stress on the anchorage segment and the formulation for calculating the anchorage length were derived based on the stress analysis of the anchorage segment of compression anchor. And the effects of parameters, including the elastic modulus, poisson ratio, cohesion, and internal fiction angle of rock mass, on the anchorage length were studied. The results show that the anchorage length decreases with the increase of the elastic modulus, cohesion and internal friction angle of rock mass; and the anchorage length increases linearly but limited with increasing of poisson ratio of rock mass; and it also increases with increasing load.     

TENTATIVE INVESTIGATION OF THE BEHAVIOR OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FRAME CORNER JOINTS UNDER LOW CYCLE LOADING

In this pager, four full-scale corner joint assemblies of reinforced concrete frame beam and column with different detail structure are tested under low cycle loading, The process of damage development and the characteristics of break of the assemblies in the course of alternately increasing positive and negative bending deformation are learned Strength, stiffness and ductility of assemblies and the various regulations of energy consumption are also studied. Compared with these properties, the anti-seismic behavior is tentatively commented. Besides, the test results of the strain distribution of beam and column longitudinal bars and stress state of joint stirrups are analyzed.     

IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE DESIGN CONCEPT ANDAPPROACH OF THE ANCHORAGE END 90-DEGREE BENT BEAM REINFORCEMENT IN FRAME EXTERIOR JOINTS

On the basis of the results of static tests of the full-scale subassemblage of exte-rior joints in reinforced concrete frames,and with reference to other experimental results of homeand abroad.This paper analyses the load-earrying capacity of the anchorage end of 9O-degree bentbeam reinforcement in the exterior joints,verified the horizontal development length of this kind ofanchorage end Specified in the state standard' Concrete Structure Design Code',and proposes im-provements for the design concrete and specification for this kind of anchorage end.     

Experimental study on seismic behavior of beam-column sandwich joints with big beam-column eccentricity

Three specimens of sandwich joints with eccentricity being larger than a quarter of the column width in middle floor of frame are designed and loaded under cyclic loading. Their shear capacity, failure modes, and ductility, as well as energy dissipation are analyzed. The results show that the performance of sandwich joints with big eccentricity is good under cyclic loading. X-type reinforcements can be used to substitute for stirrups in the joint to bear shear forces. But the anchorage of longitudinal bars of beams in eccentric sandwich joints is relatively weak. Comparing to sandwich joints without eccentricity, the column longitudinal bars near the sandwich joints with big eccentricity are vulnerable to sudden change of strain.     

Design and Test of an Exceedingly-long Prestressed Workshop Floor

Based on the project of a prestressed concrete beam-slab structure,this paper introduces the optimum design of a four-spanned exceedingly long prestressed floor. Different schemes,such as the scheme of the prestressed major beam,the scheme of the prestressed secondary beam with the same span and the scheme of the prestressed secondary beam with different spacing,are compared and analyzed in this paper.Meanwhile,various methods of the exceedingly treatment for long prestressed reinforcement are compared.Finally,based on two prestressed beams,the prestress loss,the prestressing value at the ends of the beam and the deflection in the midspan of the beam are detected during the tension and anchorage stage in order to verify the results of the theoretical analysis.     

Simulation Analysis of Flexural Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beam in Salt-frost Environment

Considering the damage of concrete mechanical properties and bonding behavior between the steel bar and concrete after the freezing and thawing function in the numerical simulation, the nonlinear analysis on flexural performance of reinforced concrete beam which experiences different salt-frost cycles is conducted, and the evolution law of resistance performance of reinforced concrete beam is studied. It is shown that, in the salt-frost environment, the decrease of concrete mechanical properties is the main reason that causes the degeneration of RC beam on flexural performance, while the reduction of bonding property has an unobvious effect on the beam resistance performance. When the salt-frost cycles reach a certain level, the beam failure pattern would change from the under-reinforced failure to over-reinforced failure. The freeze-thaw damage of bonding property in the beam-ends anchorage zone has a certain effect on the beam resistance behavior, especially for the more serious freeze-thaw degree, the resistance performance of the beam reduces about 4% than the perfect anchor beam.     

Inelastic Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures Reinforced with HRB500 Steel Bars

To achieve sustainable development of construction industry, the application of HRB500 reinforcement with high strength and high ductility in RC structures is being promoted in civil and structural engineering in China. But few studies focus on seismic behaviors of RC structures reinforced with HRB500 bars. In this analysis, three RC frame structures on the Zone of Fortification Intensity 8 (0.3g) in China reinforced with HRB500, HRB400 and HRB335 bars respectively, are designed confirming to the latest draft of the revising Code for the Design of Concrete Structures. Then inelastic seismic response analyses of the three frames with multiple inputs of ground motions are conducted. The seismic response rules and seismic performances of the RC frame reinforced with HRB500 bars are compared with those frames reinforced with HRB400 and HRB335 bars. The analytical results indicate that under ground motions in rare earthquake level, the maximum displacements of the frame reinforced with HRB500 bars are roughly the same as those of the frames reinforced with HRB400 and HRB335 bars, while the rotation ductility demand of elements in the former structure is smaller than those of elements in the latter structures. It is also found that the frame reinforced with HRB500 bars develops a plastic energy dissipation mechanism that is dominated by beam hinges under major earthquake, and the maximum inter storey drift of the frame can satisfy the requirement in the Code for the RC Frame Structures.     

Finite Element Simulate Analysis of Small Span-to Depth Ratio Coupling Beams with Special Reiforcement

Test investigations show that the reinforcement scheme with adding diagonal and rhombic bars to traditional reinforcement in the foundation is an ideal way, for the seismic performance of small span-to depth ratio coupling beams with this scheme is better than that of traditional reinforcement. Because the regions in the small aspect ratio coupling beam belong to D-regions, in which the Bernoulli hypothesis of plane strain distribution is invalid, the traditional bending theory can not be used. This paper simulates the coupling beam through non-linear finite element analysis program, and contrasts the analysis result of the bar's stress distribution with test result. The contrast results confirm that it is a valid way to analyse the bar's stress distribution in this coupling beam through non-linear finite element analysis program.     

APPLICATION OF INTEGRAL EQUATION TO THE STABILITY OF COMPRESSION BARS

This paper proposes integral equation to find the criticalbuckling load of compression bars in mechanics of materials,thus theresearch method of this problem has been improved.     

A SIMPLE METHOD OF SEPARATING FRINGES IN HOLOPHOTOELASTICITY

A simple method of separating fringes has been discussed. Only setting a piece of depolarizable tracing paper in the common object beam path of holo-photoelasticity and using the differential-load double exposure method,the separate and non-modulated isopachics are obtained.     

Design Method of Reinforced Concrete Sandwich Beam column Joints

The experimental results of reinforced concrete sandwich beam column joints were studied intensively and finite element method simulation of such joints were performed for the sake of design method.Basic design criterion and computation contents were provided according to failure mode of specimens and other experimental results.And the limits of parameters were proposed based on the analysis of seismic behavior influence factors and comparison of traditional joints and sandwich joints.Hence, formulas of load resistant capacity were acquired by the results of load resistant capacity of specimens and nonlinear finite element method simulation.It is found that three measures should be taken for sandwich joints in order to reach demanded ductility and load resistant capability.Firstly, several parameters should be limited, including shear compression ratio, axial load ratio, ratio of beam concrete strength to column concrete strength, and minimal amount of transverse reinforcement of joint.Secondly, shear load resistant capacity and axial compressive load resistant capacity should be computed to ensure load resistant capability of joint, and essential strengthen measures could be applied if necessary.Thirdly, appropriate construction details should be taken to avoid reducing of beam bar anchorage capacity.     

THE INFLUENCE OF MANGANESE ON STRAIN-AGING BEHAVIORS OF REINFORCING STEEL BARS

The influence of different manganese contents on strain-aging behaviors of C-Mn-Si reinforcing steel bars are investigated. With the increase of manganese, the sensibility of strain-aging is decreased to somg extent. The experimental methods of strain-aging are also dicussed.     

THE STRAIN OF THE BARS IN THE STRUCTURAL COLUMNS OF THE PRESTRESSED EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT BRICK-WALLS

Through the comparative tests of prestressed and non-prestressed brick-walls un-der the repeated lateral loading,the effect of the prestress-force to the strain distribution in the non-prestressed bars of the structural columns has been investigated.This effect is beneficial:the pre-stress-force will reduce the value of strain in the bars of the lower part in the columns and uniformize the strain distribution along the whole height of the columns.Furthermore,instead of a strainreduction,the strain of prestressed be will increase along with the increasing of the lateral load.Thus,the coefficient of prestress-force-increase could be calculated in the tWo stages of the crack-resistance and ultimate bearing capacity.As a result,both the prestressed and non-prestressed barsare able to give the potential of their bearing capacity a full play,and improve the earthquake-resis-tant property.     

RATIONAL DETERMINATION OF TNE BEAM AND COLUMN CROSS-SECTIONAL SIZES OF THE FRAME STRUCTURE IN A EARTHQUAKE ZONE

At the preliminary design stage of a building, it is neccssary to determine thebeam and column cross-sectional sizes of frame strtictures.According to some provisions of the"Building Aseismatic Design Code"(GBJ 11-89),main factors having influence on the beam andcolumn cross-sectional sizes are analyzed.and calculating formulas for the determination of the beam and column cross-sectional sizes which are satisfied the restrained condition of horizontal dis-placement of a building are derived in this paper.     

Development of a Model of Lodging for Barley

Lodging in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) can result either from buckling of any part of the stem (stem lodging) or failure of the root–soil anchorage system (root lodging). A framework for calculating the risk of stem lodging is developed which takes account of the shoot's height, ear area, natural frequency, weight, the flexural rigidity of the stem and changes in stem strength along its length. The model predicted that stem lodging in barley cultivars would occur half way up the stem, and stem lodging in wheat would occur close to the soil surface. These predictions are consistent with general observations of stem lodging in barley and wheat. The higher position of stem lodging in barley, compared with wheat, was caused by the greater flexibility of the barley stems and a more rapid reduction in stem strength up the stem. A sensitivity analysis showed that the stem diameter of the middle internodes had the greatest effect on the risk of stem lodging. Changes to ear area, drag coefficient, crop height, shoot natural frequency and the strength of the stem wall had a moderate influence. Measurements of anchorage strength in barley and wheat plants indicated that the mechanism of anchorage failure was the same for both species and that a model of root lodging developed for wheat could be successfully adapted for barley.