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.     

Nonlinear numerical simulation of steel reinforced concrete truss joints

This paper analyzes the steel reinforced concrete large span transfer truss joints using the finite element analysis software ANSYS, and get the joints deformation and the mechanics increase, such as deformation properties, stress distribution. The monitoring results during construction phase show that nonlinear numerical simulation analysis, which is in good agreement with the test results, is an effective method for the mechanical property analysis on this kind of structural components.     

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Transferring Joints with Inclined Columns

A nonlinear finite element analysis using ANSYS is applied to the vertical mechanical behaviors of three specimens of reinforced concrete transferring joints with inchned columns, which are used in high - rise buildings. A comparison is made between the analytical achievements and the test results, including the mechanical behaviors, load - transferring path and the failure modes, and a good agreement is obtained. The reliability of the software ANSYS in the nonlinear analysis of such reinforced concrete structures is verified and developed.     

Analysis of Fiber Renforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints Model

Due to the large stirrup ratio and reinforcement congest in beam-column joints, the ordinary reinforced concrete beam-column joints take inconvenience to construction. Cracked fiber renforced concrete (FRC) has strong bridge ability and better tensile performance so that it can replace part or all of the stirrups. Based on previous researches on resistance mechanism of reinforced concrete joints, a new model using FRC materials in the core zone of beam-column joints is presented. It is a kind of model in which horizontal shear supported by the diagonal strut mechanism and softening truss mechanism with a certain percentage. The calculation results of the model is compared with the existing test results. It is a bit conservative to specimens with low axial load ratio. However, the results are in line with the specimens with high axial load ratio. Therefore, the results totally demonstrate the rationality of the proposed model in this paper. Meanwhile, according to the proposed model, the shear capacity of beam-column joints can be not only calculated, it also check whether FRC compressive strength in core zone of joints and horizontal stirrup ratio meets design requirements, which has a higher practicability.     

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.     

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.     

Seismic Characteristics of Widened Beam Flange Joints

In order to analyze the seismic behavior of widened beam flange joints, 16 specimens were derived from finite element models base on experiments. The effects of some parameters, such as the increased width and length, on ultimate load and ductility performance of joints were further discussed with ANSYS finite element method. According to specimen failure phenomenon of both experiment and finite element method, the weak link of the joints was found and the cracking possibility was evaluated. A theoretical analysis of the fracture mechanism of widened beam flange connection was conducted. In addition, design method of widened beam flange parameters was introduced, which will offer valuable information and reference for seismic design in steel frame joints.     

Design Approach on Flexural Load-carrying Capacity of Steel Beam to CFST Column Joints with External Stiffening Ring

A 3-D finite element model is established by ABAQUS to simulate the behavior of the joints with concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) column to steel beam using external stiffening ring.The load versus deformation curves of this type of joints are compared between theoretical and experimental results,and in good agreement.Parametric analysis is performed to study the flexural load-carrying capacity of the joint.The width of external stiffening ring,the steel ratio of CFST column,the ultimate strength of steel beam,the strength of steel tube and beam,the concrete strength,the axial load ratio,and the beam to column linear stiffness ratio are considered as parameters.The simplified practical design approach is proposed based on parameter analysis of the flexural load-carrying capacity of these joints.The practical calculated values are in good agreement with the FEM results.     

Finite Element Analysis of Shear Behavior of Super High Strength Reinforced Concrete Beam

On the basis of testing results of shear behavior from 18 super high strength reinforced concrete restrained beams with web reinforcement, with the cube compressive strength ranging from over 100Mpa, in this paper, the nonlinear finite element analysis procedure was formulated and the analysis of the specimen tests was carried out with the parameters obtained from the experiments and improved constitutive model and failure criteria of materials. Based on the simulated shear resistance test results and practical measured data of eighteen super high strength concrete restrained beams under point load, the equation to compute the shear resistance capacity of such beams was thus obtained by regression. The analytical results agree well with those of experiments.     

Performance of New-type Steel Tube Buckling-Restrained Brace with Reinforced Concrete Outside

A New-type Steel Tube Buckling-Restrained Brace with Reinforced Concrete outside (ST-BRB-RC) was introduced in this paper. Six specimens of the ST-BRB-RC were designed and cyclic loading test were carried out to study the hysteretic energy dissipation performance of the six specimens. And then, ABAQUS finite element analysis was used to study the performance of four specimens. The results indicated that the ST-BRB-RC had stable and full hysteretic curve. The bearing capacity of the ST-BRB-RC was stable and the hysteretic behavior was excellent. And the analysis model of ST-BRB-RC could be described by a bilinear model. The construction of the ST-BRB-RC was reasonable, and the energy dissipation mechanism of the ST-BRB-RC was clear. It is proved that the design philosophy of using reinforced concrete for exterior restrained element was available.     

Deformation Analysis of Thermo Elastic Plastic on ReinforcedConcrete Structure Subjected to Fire

To investigate the mechanical behavior of reinforced concrete structure subjected to fire, the incremental thermo elastic plastic creep constitutive equations of steel and concrete in consideration of temperature and creep deformation were obtained based on different yield rules and the elastic plastic theories. The nonlinear analysis for reinforced concrete simply supported slab was carried out with consideration the variation of the mechanical properties of steel and concrete with temperature. The effectiveness and applicability of the constitutive equations were verified with the test results from relevant literature. The nonlinear analysis was employed for one bay one storey reinforced concrete frame under fire and the variation of displacement at partial nodes was analysed. It was found that the reinforced concrete structure at a high temperature would have a significant deformation. And the displacement change curves of beam column joints of reinforced concrete frame were not monotonous trend and there were inflexion points. The vertical displacement values of beam column joints were less than those at midspan of cross beam.     

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.     

早龄混凝土的压缩与拉伸徐变及其研究现状

早龄混凝土的拉伸、压缩徐变规律及其结构徐变应力计算方法是对早期裂缝进行有效预测并控制的关键。既有的徐变研究主要侧重于成熟混凝土,而早龄混凝土徐变相关的科学研究还有待进一步深入。对早龄混凝土的压缩和拉伸徐变研究成果、测试方法及其徐变应力计算方法进行了详细综述。研究表明：目前混凝土早龄期拉伸、压缩徐变试验测试尚无规范可循,相关试验数据较为缺乏;混凝土早龄期徐变预测模型基本未考虑其在低应力水平下的非线性性质;早龄混凝土结构非线性徐变应力理论分析方法亦不尽完善。基于系统试验研究和固化徐变理论建立混凝土非线性徐变理论模型,对早龄混凝土结构采用同时考虑受拉和受压不同应力松弛特性的非线性徐变应力理论计算方法,应可提高早龄结构的有限元仿真精度。     

Primary Study of Applicability of Plane-section Assumption of Shaped RC Columns

Adopting the element SOLID65 and LINK8 in the general finite element analysis software ANSYS and fiber model beam-column element based on finite element flexibility method respectively, the comparative analysis of the cross, L and T-shaped RC columns under compression, bending, shear and torsion with flange width-thickness ratio of 4:1 is carried out. The applicability of plane section assumption in the nonlinear analysis is discussed primarily, which shows that it is feasible on the whole for shaped RC columns with flange width-thickness ratio equal to or smaller than 4:1.     

BEHAVIOR OF THE REINFORCED CONCRETE FRAME CORNER JOINTS SUBJECTED TO CLOSING LOADS

In this paper, experimental results on the tests of 15 full-scale reinforces concrete frame corner joints subjected to closing loads arereported. The primary variables are the compressive strength of eoncrete, thesteel ratio and the ratius of main bar bend. In order to investigate the stressdistributiens of the concrete in the cores of the joints, a nonlinear finiteelement analysis of the frame corner jonts is carried out. Possible damage andfailure modes of the frame corner joints are discussed herein. Based on observedand computed results, the formulae in terms of the steel ratio and the ratius ofmain bar bend and the corresponding useful recommendations are made for thedesign of the frame corner joints.     

Evaluation on the Damage Evolution of the CRCP+AC Composite Pavement by the Concrete Dameged Plasticity Material Model

In the study on the CRCP+AC composite pavement, the form and distribution pattern of cracks are two important factors influencing the performance and the lifetime of the pavement. The concrete damaged plasticity material model incorporated in the general purpose finite element software named ABAUQS was adopted to describe the mechanical characteristics of the CRC slab. Combining with the temperature field database drawn from the three-dimensional transient heat transfer analysis, the structural damage under the condition of temperature changing is analyzed. The structural damage evolution and the crack behavior of the CRC slab subjected to the thermal-mechanical coupling condition are further analyzed, which suggests that the role of the asphalt concrete surface is not confined only to the scope of improving the performance of the road, its capacity for improving the stress state of CRCP slab is worthwhile to be affirmed. And the reasonable thickness of AC layer should be designed in consideration of the thermal contraction and damage properties of the CRC slab comprehensively.     

A Model Analysis to Beam Bar Slippage of Seismic Structure Joints

Many experimental results indicates, beam bar slippage within joints is a frequent local nonlinear response of reinforced concrete structures under the rare earthquakes. For the sake of modeling and evaluating seismic behaviors of reinforced concrete structures entirely and rational, the model way of the quantity and hysteresis order of beam bar slippage within joints, which was found in the elasto plastic earthquake response of structures, is discussed thoroughly. And the personal characteristics of several structure analysis ways to model the beam bar slippage within joints are evaluated respectively. Based on the results already gotten, a hysteresis model of beam bar slippage within frame joints is advanced, and the relative issues are also discussed. The beam bar slippage model suggested is convenience to the elasto plastic dynamic response analysis of whole reinforced concrete structures.     

Study on Seismic Behavior of Edge Slab-column Connection

Under the action of lateral forces and vertical loads, the connection of reinforced concrete slab-column structure will not only transfer significant shear forces, but also unbalanced moment. As to the edge slab-column connection, even if there is no later force, it will also transfer unbalanced moment due to the asymmetry. Currently, most tests and studies focus on interior connections, but there are few tests or studies on edge slab-column connections. A relatively new type of shear reinforcement named shear-stud reinforcement was applied in edge column-slab connections and study on the seismic behavior of these connections was conducted. Tests and finite element analysis of three full-scale reinforced concrete edge slab-column connections subjected to gravity and unbalanced moment were completed in this paper, and main conclusions were as following: the bearing capacity, deformation capacity and seismic behavior of connections reinforced with shear-stud reinforcement are improved; deformation of specimens reinforced with shear-stud reinforcement could meet requirements of current codes; the performance of energy dissipating is as good as the common connections, and has reached the medium ductility level.     

钢结构仿古建筑双梁柱中节点的受力机理

为研究钢结构仿古建筑双梁柱中节点的抗震性能,对4个全焊双梁柱中节点进行了水平低周反复加载试验。通过观测试件在侧向力作用下的受力过程和破坏形态,分析双梁柱中节点的受力机理。根据梁截面形式的不同,将其分为箱型截面梁与工字型截面梁2类,依据仿古建筑独特的构造特点,将各试件节点核心区划分为上、中、下3个区域。通过量测各区域内的应变大小,分析该类结构节点核心区在侧向力作用下的受理机理及破坏模式,并建立双梁柱节点的斜压杆受力模型。试验结果表明：仿古建筑双梁柱节点的破坏形式主要为沿下核心区对角线的剪切破坏,并通过理论计算分析提出一种考虑轴压比与梁截面形式的双梁柱中节点抗剪承载力修正公式。