Seismic performance of interior precast concrete beam-column connections with T-section steel inserts under cyclic loading

An experimental investigation was conducted to study the performance of precast beam-column concrete connections using T-section steel inserts into the concrete beam and joint core,under reversed cyclic loading.Six 2/3-scale interior beam-column subassemblies,one monolithic concrete specimen and five precast concrete specimens were tested.One precast specimen was a simple connection for a gravity load resistant design.Other precast specimens were developed with different attributes to improve their seismic performance.The test results showed that the performance of the monolithic specimen M1 represented ductile seismic behavior.Failure of columns and joints could be prevented,and the failure of the frame occurred at the flexural plastic hinge formation at the beam ends,close to the column faces.For the precast specimens,the splitting crack along the longitudinal lapped splice was a major failure.The precast P5 specimen with double steel T-section inserts showed better seismic performance compared to the other precast models.However,the dowel bars connected to the steel inserts were too short to develop a bond.The design of the precast concrete beams with lap splice is needed for longer lap lengths and should be done at the beam mid span or at the low flexural stress region.

Experimental study on seismic behavior of semi-rigid connection between steel beam and concrete wall

Beam-column or beam-wall connections are an important problem in high-rise buildings. In this study, based on the analysis of an example structure, an analytical model for design of the semi-rigid connections between steel beams and RC walls in high-rise hybrid buildings is proposed. Also, the mechanical characteristics of these connections subjected to low-reversed cyclic loading are investigated through comparison of experimental results from three semi-rigid connections and two rigid connections. Moreover, some latent problems for design of these connections as well as the corresponding solutions are discussed. The results from the experiments and analyses indicate that semi-rigid connections exhibit satisfactory capacity and seismic performance, and the proposed design can be used in practice.

Numerical stress analysis of crack at welded beam-to-column connection

In the past, brittle fracture of steel structure was reported rarely under earthquake. However, recent earthquakes, especially Northridge Earthquake (USA) and Hyogoken Nanbu earthquake (Japan), astonished engineers in the field of construction. The experience from recent earthquakes of USA and Japan shows that brittle fracture of welded steel structure always starts from high stress zone with welded crack [1～5] . As backing bar for grooved weld on beam flange exists, artificial crack is formed because of lack of fusion at the root of flange weld. In this paper stress distribution of connection is computed with FEM, and stress concentration at the root of flange weld is also analyzed. Stress intensity factors (SIFs), K I, at the root of flange weld are computed in the method of fracture mechanics. The computation shows that stress intensity factor on bottom flange weld is obviously higher than that on top flange weld. It is proved by the fact that brittle fracture is liable to start at the root of bottom flange weld on actual earthquake [1,4] . Finally measures are brought forward to avoid fracture of weld structure against earthquake.

Seismic Behavior of Diaphragm-Through Connections of Concrete-Filled Square Steel Tubular Columns and H-Shaped Steel Beams

Based on the introductions of a type of diaphragm-through connection between concrete-filled square steel tubular columns (CFSSTCs) and H-shaped steel beams,a finite element model of the connection is developed and used to investigate the seismic behavior of the connection.The results of the finite element model are validated by a set of cyclic loading tests.The cyclic loading tests and the finite element analyses indicate that the failure mode of the suggested connections is plastic hinge at the beam with inelastic rotation angle exceeding 0.04 rad.The suggested connections have sufficient strength,plastic deformation and energy dissipation capacity to be used in composite moment frames as beam-to-column rigid connections.

Numerical Modeling on Seismic Performance of Castellated Composite Beam⁃Reinforced Concrete Column Connection

The hybrid structure consisting of castellated composite beam and compound spiral hoop reinforced concrete column take full advantages of steel and concrete material.To popularize the structural form in real conditions,a beam⁃through⁃type beam⁃column connection is proposed.Two 1/2⁃scaled connection specimens were tested and three⁃dimensional finite element models of the beam⁃column connection were set up.The longitudinal reinforcements,concrete beam,and column were simulated by link and solid elements,respectively.The influences of the parameters such as expansion ratio,location of web opening,and original height of steel beam were studied.The results show that connections possessed high initial rigidity.The expansion ratio of steel beam showed more important influence on the connection’s ultimate bearing capacity.For the connection models with steel beam expansion ratio of 1.4,the maximum increment of the ultimate bearing capacity of the connection could reach 28%.In order to prevent the local buckling failure of steel beam from occurring near web opening,the expansion ratio of steel beam should not be greater than 1.3.

SHEAR STRESS ANALYSIS OF TIMOSHENKO'S BEAM WITH MULTIPLY CONNECTED CROSS SECTION

In this paper, a finite element method is developed to numericallyevaluate the shear coefficient of Timoshenko's beam with multiplyconnected cross section. With focus on analyzing shear stressesdistributed at the neutral axis of the beam, an improved definitionof the shear coeffi- cient is presented. Based on this definition, aGalerkin-type finite element formulation is proposed to analyze theshear stresses and shear deflections. Numerical solutions of theexamples for some typical cross-sections are compared with thetheoretical results. The shear coefficient of tower sections of theTsing Ma Bridge is calculated by use of the proposed approach, sothat the finite element modeling of The bridge can be developed withthe accurate values of the sectional properties.

The Efficiency of Reduced Beam Section Connections for Reducing Residual Drifts in Moment Resisting Frames

In most framed structures anticipated deformations in accordance with current codes fall into acceptable limit states, whereas they go through substantial residual deformations in the aftermath of severe ground motions. These structures seem unsafe to occupants since static imminent instability in the immediate post-earthquake may be occurred. Moreover, rehabilitation costs of extensive residual deformations are not usually reasonable. Apparently, there is a lack of detailed knowledge related to reducing residual drift techniques when code-based seismic design is considered. In this paper, reduced beam section connections as a positive approach are taken action to mitigate the huge amount of residual drifts which are greatly amplified by P-Δ effects. To demonstrate the efficacy of RBS, a sixteen-story moment resisting frame is analyzed based on a suite of 8 single-component near field records which have been scaled according to the code provisions. The results are then processed to assess the effects of RBS detailing on drift profile, maximum drift, and residual drift. Besides, a special emphasis is given to estimate overall trend towards drift accumulation in each story in the presence of RBS assembly. A main conclusion is that using this connection predominantly alleviates the adverse effects of P-Δ on amplifying residual drifts.

Monotonic and Cyclic Pushover Tests of Wood Beam-Column Connections:Ancient Chinese Tenon Joint vs Typical and Simplified US Connections

Wood beam-column frame is a popular structural system in United States and in ancient China. Chinese wood beam-column frame structures showed better seismic resistance properties than the US ones.The tenon joint is one of the reasons.This study performed monotonic and cyclic pushover tests to understand the behavior of Chinese tenon joints versus the behavior of the commonly used US wood beam-column connections. The test results indicate that the typical US wood beam-column connection is very strong under monotonic loads.The ancient Chinese tenon joint has the best behavior under cyclic loads.

Experimental study on full-scale steel beam-to-column moment connections

Ten full-scale steel beam-to-column moment connections used in moment-resisting frames （MRFs） were tested to study the failure process, failure mode, strength and plastic rotation capacity. The specimens include one traditional welded flange-bolted web connection, one traditional fully welded connection, four beam flange strengthened connections, three beam flange weakened connections, and one through-diaphragm connection. The test results show that the connections with flange cover plates or with partly cut beam flanges satisfy the beam plastic rotation demand for ductile MRFs. From the measured stress profiles along the beam flange and beam web depth, the mechanics of brittle fracture at the end of the beam is discussed. Design recommendations for steel beam-to-column moment connections are proposed.

基于转动摩擦铰阻尼器的干式装配梁-柱节点抗震性能试验

基于转动摩擦铰阻尼器(RFHD),提出了转动摩擦耗能干式装配梁-柱节点(DRFDBJ)。为了验证DRFDBJ结构对于实现预期力学性能的可行性和合理性,以施加在摩擦片表面的螺栓预紧力(P_(c))为变量,开展了2个工况下的DRFDBJ试件低周往复拟静力试验研究。结果表明:DRFDBJ结构的力学性能主要由RFHD提供并控制,试验中节点呈现了稳定的承载力和理想的变形、耗能能力,并实现了预期的损伤集中;2个不同P_(c)水准下节点承载力的试验值与理论值误差不超过5%,通过调整P_(c)可实现节点承载力的调控,为DRFDBJ结构承载力的可调控提供了支撑。

偏心作用下预制拼装桥墩-盖梁体系抗震性能研究

目的 研究不同盖梁节段和盖梁-桥墩连接方式对预制拼装双柱墩偏心作用下的抗震性能的影响。方法 采用有限元软件ABAQUS建立7组预制拼装双柱墩,对其进行偏心作用下拟静力模拟研究,改变桥墩的盖梁节段连接和盖梁-桥墩连接方式,对比分析拼装桥墩和现浇桥墩的滞回曲线、骨架曲线、破坏形态、耗能性能和延性,研究不同盖梁节段连接和盖梁-桥墩连接方式的桥墩抗震性能。结果 盖梁节段键齿连接桥墩,采用灌浆套筒和预应力连接的承载能力与现浇桥墩相比均有小幅度提高,提高幅度在10%以内,抗震性能参数几乎一致。结论 盖梁斜键齿连接,盖梁-桥墩灌浆套筒和盖梁-桥墩预应力连接的预制拼装桥墩与现浇桥墩性能基本一致,同样具有良好抗震性能和整体性,满足抗震要求。

基于差分法的双排抗滑桩结构内力计算

为研究有连梁双排抗滑桩快速有效的内力计算模型,在对有连梁双排桩进行受力分析的基础上,将有连梁双排抗滑桩结构简化为在桩顶连系梁零弯矩处断开的2根单桩结构,通过对双排桩受力进行叠加得到前后排桩桩顶连梁传递的弯矩与剪力,基于有限差分法建立了有连梁双排抗滑桩受荷段、嵌固段全桩内力计算模型,进而对有连梁双排抗滑桩桩体内力进行了计算。同时,通过大型室内模型试验内力实测结果对所计算结果进行了对比验证。结果表明:(1)模型试验结果与所建计算模型得到的桩顶位移与桩身弯矩值吻合较好,说明简化计算模型具有一定的适用性;(2)二者的后排桩最大弯矩出现位置略有偏差,计算得到的最大弯矩位置更接近实际桩体破坏位置,进一步验证了全桩内力计算模型的可靠性;(3)所建有限差分计算模型避免了将受荷段与嵌固段利用连续条件进行迭代的复杂运算过程,大大提升了计算效率,为实际工程提供了一种快速高效的有连梁双排桩内力计算方法。

复合材料在汽车防撞梁上的应用研究进展

为促进复合材料在汽车构件中的应用,以汽车保险杠防撞梁为例,对复合材料防撞梁的材料、结构设计以及保险杠内部零件连接的研究进展进行综述。简述了碳纤维、玻璃纤维以及天然纤维等复合材料在汽车防撞梁上的研究进展,介绍了不同结构复合材料防撞梁对于耐撞性能的影响,分析了保险杠内部零件不同连接方式的优缺点。最后提出了汽车复合材料防撞梁的未来发展方向,应注重新型复合材料的开发、防撞梁结构的优化设计以及新型连接方式的研究。

不同连接节点的重型管道支吊架承载性能研究

随着装配式建筑的快速发展,装配式管道支吊架的应用范围越来越广,与传统焊接支吊架相比,装配式支吊架具有施工效率高、环境污染小等优势。目前针对装配式重型支吊架的设计规范及相关研究较为缺乏,因此针对不同连接方式的装配式重型支吊架展开足尺试验研究,结合数值仿真与理论分析,探究不同连接节点支吊架的破坏形态与承载能力。研究结果表明:不同节点的支吊架破坏形式均表现为横梁弯扭破坏,且符合极值点失稳特征;使用槽钢横梁及半槽型连接件的支吊架承载力明显低于采用端板连接的H型钢横梁支吊架,外伸竖向端板连接结构的承载力优于平齐竖向端板连接,也优于水平端板连接节点;在进行理论计算时,半槽型连接节点和外伸端板连接节点可采用半刚接模型计算,平齐端板连接节点可采用铰接模型计算,4种节点形式的支吊架整体稳定系数均高于规范计算数值,能够满足整体稳定性的要求。

基于损伤因子的T形梁桥横向连接构件损伤识别

近年来,装配式T形梁桥在我国广泛应用,对桥梁易损位置横向连接构件损伤识别成为关注的热点问题.将T形梁桥的横隔梁简化成等刚度桥面板,采用弹簧体系模拟横向连接构件的受力变形,考虑横向连接构件剪力、横向力和翼缘板变形的影响,提出装配式T形梁桥横向连接构件损伤因子的理论计算式.将MATLAB理论计算、ANSYS数值模拟和实验的结果进行对比,验证损伤因子的有效性,并通过7种模拟工况和3种实际工况的对比,发现荷载作用位置越接近损伤横向连接构件,损伤识别的精确度越高.

钢管混凝土柱-钢梁外加强环螺栓连接节点抗震性能有限元分析

为深入研究钢管混凝土柱-钢梁外加强环螺栓连接节点的抗震性能,建立了螺栓连接节点的精细化三维实体有限元模型。在对已有试验成果进行验证分析的基础上,研究加劲肋、螺栓连接数量对节点塑性耗能分配机制的影响。结果表明:当钢材本构后期考虑韧性损伤后,有限元计算结果与已有拟静力试验结果更吻合;CFST-1节点(梁高300 mm,有螺栓垫板)耗能能力最优,但仅达到相应焊接节点的一半;与CFST-1节点相比,CFST-3节点(梁高300 mm,无螺栓垫板)及CFST-2节点(梁高250 mm,有螺栓垫板)的总耗能更低;各螺栓节点的塑性耗能分配机制主要依靠梁耗能,而相应的加强环焊接节点主要依靠梁与加强环耗能;当螺栓节点采用环板加劲肋、4排螺栓以及腹板加劲肋构造优化后,刚度、承载力、延性与相应焊接节点一致,总塑性耗能达到刚接节点的79.1%,基本达到刚接节点的抗震水平。

轻钢龙骨防火组合楼板梁板节点连接试验研究

轻钢龙骨防火组合楼板是一种新型的装配式楼板,因为自重较小,同时具有较大的承载力,板底板顶附层为防火楼板,具有较好的防火能力,该种楼板作为简支板直接放置于工字钢梁上,支座处无法传递负弯矩,因此在梁顶支座处会出现一条通缝,严重影响使用效果,同时简支板体系也不符合抗震规范的要求。本文提出一种新的支座处梁板节点连接方式,目的是通过合理连接,实现支座处能够传递负弯矩,由简支变为固结。试验采用液压千斤顶对试件施加静荷载,对11个全比例节点连接试件进行研究,考虑连接件搭接长度、连接件厚度、连接所用的自攻螺钉(螺栓)的数量,以及连接件尺寸对梁板连接节点承载力和挠度的影响,并对节点连接件与C型轻钢龙骨之间的变形协调能力做出了分析。研究表明,本文提出的以Z型钢为连接件的梁板节点连接方法安全可靠,可实现该新型楼板的双跨以及多跨连接。

工字钢新型快速套接装置的研制

为适应不同中小跨径桥梁的抢修需求,提出研制工字钢新型套接装置实现工字钢的快速接长,明确了套接装置总体结构和承载要求,自此基础上设计了套接装置的三种连接方式,基于足尺模型试验探究快速套接装置连接工字钢的最优方式。研究结果表明:相较于注胶连接、灌浆连接,套接装置采用“预留开槽+现场槽孔塞焊”的连接方式,既可以保证其具有不低于工字钢的承载力,又能实现不同跨径应急钢桥的快速连接。

功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构研究进展

钢筋混凝土柱-钢梁(RCS)混合框架结构以其结合了混凝土优异的抗压性能及钢材优异的抗弯性能而受到广泛关注,而可恢复功能结构以其震后快速恢复使用功能的能力,也成为地震工程界研究的新热点。功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构可以在弯矩较大的梁端和柱脚部位设置可更换构件,实现结构的功能可恢复能力。文中简述了近年来功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构研究进展,重点关注各类型功能可恢复钢梁、功能可恢复摇摆柱脚的构造研究,介绍了功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构性能分析研究进展。最后,对功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构仍需深入研究的问题进行了展望。

模块化钢结构梁柱子结构抗连续倒塌性能研究

模块化钢结构作为一种高度预制的装配式建筑,具有工业化程度高、绿色节能环保等优点。但是,由于模块化钢结构体系超静定次数较低,其在极端荷载工况下的抗连续倒塌性能应予以特别关注。模块化钢结构梁柱子结构作为主要的传力路径,具有多梁多柱等有别于传统框架梁柱子结构的特点,需对其抗连续倒塌性能开展研究工作。该文针对采用螺栓-角件连接节点的模块化钢结构梁柱子结构进行Pushdown试验及数值模拟,分析了在双柱失效、单柱失效工况下试件的破坏模式和抗连续倒塌机理。结果表明,梁柱子结构在两种工况下的受力机理不同:在双柱失效工况下,梁柱子结构抗力主要由梁机制提供,加载后期抗力提供方式体现出一定的悬链线机制,并随水平连接板厚度的增加而增强;在单柱失效工况下,子结构抗力主要由模块间水平连接抗剪能力提供,由梁机制及悬链线机制提供的抗力较小。