Research on Seismic Behavior of Frame with T shaped SRC Columns

Referring to the criterion of seismic fortification intensity 8 specified by national seismic design code, a /2 scaled model of single span and two story frame composed of RC beams and T shaped steel reinforced concrete (SRC) columns has been made. A seismic evaluation was performed by the quasi static testing, including failure pattern, stiffness degradation, ductility and energy dissipation. The experimental results show that the frame has good seismic behavior, and section steel in the columns plays an important role in earthquake resistance. On the basis of experimental study and analysis, it concludes that the seismic behavior of frame with SRC special shaped columns can satisfy the requirements of seismic fortification.      

Composite Steel- concrete Frame Beam with Reinforced Negative Bending Regions

Considering the large negative bending moment at the end of frame beam and low tensile strength of concrete,a new composite steel-concrete frame beam(CSCFB),reinforced by a T shape steel beam at the negative bending regions,was brought forward.Through two full-scale of single-layer CSCFB frame models experiment,the load-displacement curves of CSCFB and strain distribution at cross section were obtained.Compared with the ordinary composite beam,the T shape reinforcing section can enhance the beam stiffness effectively,and make it distribute reasonably.The segment flexural rigidity method is presented and validated.     

Finite Element Analysis of Hysteretic Behavior of PR Steel Frame-steel Plate Shear Wall

In order to investigate the seismic behavior of partially-restrained steel plate shear wall (Steel Plate Shear Wall, SPSW), the effects of partially-restrained connection on the hysteretic behavior, lateral bearing capacity, stiffness, energy dissipation of SPSW with strong and weak steel frame were simulated under low cyclic loading via equivalent strip model that had been verified by experiment. The results show that hysteretic behavior of SPSW has dual characters. The hysteretic curves of SPSW with strong surrounding steel frame become fat, and the hysteretic curves of SPSW with weak surrounding steel frame become narrow. With the increase of the bending capacity of PR connection, the hysteretic curves of SPSW become fat gradually, and the capacity of energy dissipation and lateral bearing increase. However, the effect on lateral stiffness of PR connection of SPSW with strong steel frame is higher than the one with weak steel frame.     

Torsion behavior of Steel encased Concrete Composite Beams

In order to study torsion behavior of steel encased concrete composite beams, experiments were carried out with eight specimens. The destruction shape, working mechanism and the crack development and distribution were analyzed under pure torsion and combine torsion conditions. And also the relationships were investigated between torque and torsion ratio, load and strain, bending moment and deflection and load crack. On the basis of elasticity plastic theory, the formulas of cracking torsion were presented for pure torsion and combined torsion of combined beam. And with spatial truss model of variable angle, formulas for ultimate torsion strength of pure torsion and combined torsion were put forward. The predicted results were in good agreement with measured ones. The proposed formulas provided basis for evaluating safety and stability of the structural.     

Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Bending Behavior of Composite Beam with Notched Web

A new kind of steel-concrete composite beam with notched web is proposed, and the bend and shear behaviors of this composite beam are investigated. First of all, the constitution, bearing characteristics and merits of the steel-concrete composite beam with notched web are introduced; then, a group of formulas about the bending capacity, slip between the steel beam and the concrete flange, and the deflection are introduced; after that, the bending behavior, slip effect and bearing characteristic of the steel-concrete composite beam with notched web are studied on 4 specimens, which are tested by applying two concreted vertical loads on the top of concrete flange. And the finite element model is adopted to analyze the results of the 4 specimens; finally, the reliabilities of the formulas are verified by comparing the results of theoretical formulas, the results of tests and that of finite element analysis. Study shows that the bend behavior and shear behavior are fine, and the popularization of this new kind of composite beam which can be broadly used in building engineering will save the consumption of steel.     

Experimental Investigation and Finite Element Analysis on the Hysteretic Behavior of New Steel Beam-to-Column Connections

By the hysteretic experiments and the finite element analysis of the proof-of-concept connections, the mechanical properties and energy dissipation capacity of the new steel beam-to-column connections are investigated. These connections are semi-rigid ones improved by adding threaded rods into the angle connections and can be designed to limit the structural damage only to the angles and threaded rods. It is found, by the comparative analysis of six connections tested with the same loading sequence, that the performance degradation of the connections may be resulted from the plastic damage, crack propagation of the angles and the buckling and fatigue crack of the rods. The rotation capacity and failure modes of the connections with threaded rods depend on the ability of anti-fatigue crack of the rods, and the better ductility the rods have, the better energy dissipation capacity the connections have. In addition, the hysteretic behavior and the deformation modes of the connections prior to the significant strength degradation or the fracture of the rods could be well simulated by the finite element method. Meanwhile, the stiffening effect from pre-stressing the angles, the plastic distribution of the angles and the degradation induced by the rod buckling were strongly verified by the FEA. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of such new beam-to-column dissipative connections were analyzed, and the proposal for further connection improvement and in-depth study was made.     

Analysis of Hysteretic Performance of C-section Specimens of Cold-formed Steel

Seven specimens were loaded with axial force and horizontal cycle force to analyze the hysteretic performance and the influencing factor as well. The influence of axial compression ratio and aspect ratio on the hysteretic performance was investigated, including the buckling behaviors and the energy dissipation. And the positive role of combined effects on the hysteretic performance of cold-formed specimens was studied emphatically. The experiment reveals that a large axial compression ratio incurs a serious decrease on hysteretic performance, while the combined effects give an increase on it. In addition, the numerical mode is set up. Considering double nonlinearity, the results of experiment and simulation match each other well. Based on the data, it is obtained that local buckling plays a great negative role during the loading course. At last, the characteristics of hysteretic performance of cold-formed steel specimens are concluded and some suggestions are given.     

Experimental Analysis for Steel Box Concrete Composite Beam of Arch Bridge

A new steel concrete composite structure was proposed which composed of steel box beam, PC beam and PBH Shear connection. Bend test was carried out for the performance study of deformation and stress. It was found that Material advantages of steel and concrete were fully used and crack of concrete and local instability of steel box were avoided. And the deformation between steel box and concrete can be smoothed with PBH shear connection. As the calculated values showed good agreements with the test results, the proposed formulas can be reliably applied to the practice analysis. With the different parameters analysis, mechanic performance of the composite was obtained.     

Experimental Analysis of the Behavior of Steel Plate-masonry Composite Wall-beams

When steel plate-masonry composite structure used in the existing masonry structure with load bearing walls is removed for a large space, composite action should be considered between the beam and the supported masonry wall due to the arch effect formed in the supported wall. In order to investigate the working mechanism, failure mode, and load-carrying capacity, strain distribution in critical sections and mid-span defcection of this type of composite wall-beam, five steel plate-masonry wall-beams were tested under concentrated loads and analyzed, which considered variables of height-span-ratio of supported masonry wall, height-span-ratio of composite beam and thickness of steel plate. The results show that steel plate-masonry composite wall-beam starts failure from the masonry located at the line between loading point and supporting point; strain distribution of steel plate along section height meets the plane section assumption; the height-span-ratio of supported wall can directly influence the failure mode of masonry wall, buckling load corresponding to steel plate experiencing local buckling and ultimate load of tested specimens; the reasonable height of supported masonry wall is beneficial to the formation of composite action between supported masonry wall and composite beam, and the excessive high masonry wall will reduce the ultimate load of the tested specimen. Finally, the reasonable range for height-span-ratio of supported masonry wall was presented, and the proposed value representing the flexural stiffness of the steel plate-composite beam relative to the in-plane stiffness of the supported masonry wall was at least more than 79.     

Analysis of Dynamic Behaviors and Ductility of Steel Moment Frame Connections

Three different types of connections (dog-bone connection, bolted end-plate connection and T-stub connection) were analyzed using finite element software-ABAQUS. The dynamic behavior of connections following the column damage during progressive collapse were concluded through the analysis of load-rotation relationship when different impact loads were applied. The results showed that the forming of catenry mechanism failed during the process of progressive collapse when sufferring from impact load. And the reduced flange and bolts were the weakest parts of beam-column connections. Meanwhile, ductility method was suggested assessing the behaivor of connections. Defining the rate of ultimate rotaion capacity under impact load (θmax ) and rotation that began to form catenry (θc) as the ductility of connection. When the rate greater than 1.0, it suggested that the connection had the ability to develop catenry and the higher the rate is, the higher the security reserve capacity of the structure. This method could be used to design structures of anti-collapse economiclly and properly.     

Mechanical Behavior and Techno economic Analysis of Twice prestressed Simply Supported Composite Beam

Excessive creep camber of prestressed concrete bridge would result in risk on the traffic safety in high speed railway. To control creep camber of presstressed concrete bridge, a new twice prestressed technology was proposed to presstressed concrete beam. Four twice prestressed simply supported box girders with different prestressed degrees were designed as an example. Its section stress, strength and crack resistance in different construction stages were analyzed. Compared the creep camber between conventional prestressed simply supported concrete beam and twice prestressed simply supported composite beam with the same prestressed steels, it was shown that twice prestressed composite beam has a smaller stress gradient. And the creep camber decreased approximately 40% to 60% with building height reduction, as well as some 10% energy saving and some amount of concrete.     

Experiment and FEM Analysis on the Joint of Inserted Steel Beam

A new composite structure which is composed of steel beam and concrete girder is introduced in fuel electric plant construction. With different height of concrete girders with or without anchor bar, two scale models from an actual project were designed and tested. It is shown that the maximum restraining moment of ends of steel beams is approximately 60kN*m; influence of anchor bar is little; the one with 600mm high concrete beam is damaged by shear, and the others steel beam is damaged by bending failure. Finite element models were built for supplementary analysis, and the result indicates that critical value of the height of concrete beam of different failure modes is 700mm; stiffness of shear key and thickness of floor have great influence on the structure; size of anchor bar has little influence; and width of the end of the steel beam has certain influence.     

Analysis on the Behavior of Diaphragm Through Connection between Steel Beam and Concrete-filled Steel Tubular Column

Diaphragm through connection is a new kind of connection between steel beam and concrete-filled steel tubular column. Quasi-static test and numerical simulation had been carried out to investigate the behaviors of diaphragm through connection used in Zhonghai Square. The results show that, the bearing capacity, rigid and ductility of the diaphragm through connection are excellent, and the seismic principle, i.e., ‘strong column but weak beam’ and ‘strong connection but weak component’, is reached. The numerical model of diaphragm through connection was provided, and the results drawn from the model agreed with the test results. Influences of diaphragm dimension on the behaviors of the diaphragm through connection with praposed the numerical model had been investigated, and the design suggestion was provided based on the analysis.     

Full-Scale Test and Analysis of Mechanical Behavior of Concrete Filled Steel Tubular Column Node in Space Truss Structure

To investigate mechanical behavior and seismic behavior of concrete filled steel tubular column node (CFSTCN) in space truss structure, both full-scale test and Finite Element Method (FEM) were employed. The test load was 1.6 times of design load and by incremental step loading. Meanwhile, stress and deformation in CFSTCN were observed to monitor bearing capacity of the node. The results show that steel tubular works in elastic state and a small part of concrete beyond of compressive stress limits; steel tube and concrete adhesive well. The hysteretic energy dissipation capacity and failure mode under cyclic loading were revealed by nonlinear FEM. weakest position and ultimate bearing capacity of the node were obtained from FEM results. The method of combining full-scale test and FEM can well reveal the mechanical behavior and the seismic behavior of the node.     

Determination Method on Diameter of Cables in Mega Steel Frame and Composite Brace Structure

How to determine the diameter of cables is one of key problems in mega steel frame and pre-stressed composite brace structure. Firstly, through analysis of work mechanism of composite brace under horizontal load, the deciding factor of diameter value was found, and furthermore its rule was proposed. Finally, the determination equations were acquired through theoretic deduction and were proved with numerical example. The results indicate that the unbalance in composite brace resulted from antisymmetric load can be eliminated only by antisymmetric way. Thus the diameter value is decided only by antisymmetric horizontal load, and its rule is to keep the balance of composite brace under horizontal load. The influencing factor iterative leveling method can consider the influence from upper and lower floor, and is relatively accurate and feasible.     

Experimental Investigation of Steel Frames with Infill Prefabricated Reinforce-Concrete Shear Walls

In order to improve seismic performance of steel frame with prefabricated reinforce-concrete infill shear walls (SFCW), the ear bar device was used in the connection between the steel frame and the infill wall. Two one-bay, two story and one-third scaled models of SFCW were tested with low cyclic load. The working performance of ear bar connection, the cracks development in infill walls and deformation performance of SFCW were investigated. And the failure mode, hysteretic behavior,stiffness degradation,deformation and ductility and energy dissipation of composite structure were analyzed. The comparison study of steel frame with prefabricated, cast-in-place and silt reinforce-concrete infill shear walls was carried out. The results show that no failure occurs in the connection between the steel frame and the infill wall because ear plates below and up the beam-to-column connections are added in the specimens, and the connection device of ear plate presents good working performance. The properly designed SFCW has good ductility.     

Nonlinear Analysis Technique of Refined Plastic-hinge Method for Steel Frame Structures

The refined plastic-hinge method is one of the simplified advanced analysis methods. The second order effects of the whole structure and its members, geometric imperfections and residual stress as well as the feature of semi-rigid connections can be taken into account in this method. The refined plastic-hinge method can be used in advanced analysis and design of planar steel frames, while its use in the advanced analysis of space frames needs to be developed. The technique associated with the dealing of different inelastic factors in advanced analysis of both the planar and space steel frames with practical refined plastic-hinge method and the available way to extend planar frame analysis to space frame analysis are reviewed in detail. The problems of the refined plastic-hinge method for advanced analysis are discussed in this paper.     

Experimental Analysis of Time-dependent Shear Behavior on Stud Connectors

With regard to the long span continuous composite beams, the early composite shear stud strength at the joint surface between the steel girder and concrete slab at different concrete ages should be considered while the concrete slabs are casted by phases in construction stage. In this study, the push-out test of stud shear connectors were conduced at different concrete ages. Meanwhile, the change law of the ultimate shear strength, ultimate slip deformation, design shear strength, and shear stiffness of the stud shear connectors with concrete ages were analyzed, and the corresponding time-dependent calculation equations were presented. The results include that the main failure modes of stud shear connectors are the concrete slab splitting failure before 3-days concrete age. The load-slip laws of stud shear connectors at different concrete ages are basically the same, however, the shear strength and stiffness all increase with the concrete ages prolonging, and the increase degree is faster at early ages, but slower at later ages, which indicates that the early composite shear stud strength at the joint surface of composite beams should not be neglected.     

Experimental Analysis on the Behavior of Panel-to-lumber NailedJoints in Light Wood Frame Construction

To study their resistance performance, totally 222 specimens of panel-to-lumber nailed joints, in different configurations and used in light wood frame construction, were manufactured and tested under monotonic load. There are five kinds of destruction produced with nailed joints,which are model M-c1, rupture of panel, shear failure of panel, wood tear-off and push-through of nail. The resistance of nailed joints with vertical nailing is higher than that with toe-nailing, while the stiffness is almost the same. The angle between the panel orientation and dimension lumber wood grain affects the resistance and the stiffness of nailed joints little, while the angle between loading and dimension lumber wood grain affects the stiffness but not the resistance. The empirical equations to calculate the stiffness of the nailed joints are derived, thus providing reference for evaluating the performance of shear walls and diaphragm (floor and roof) in design of light wood frame structures.