Seismic performance of recycled concrete-filled square steel tube columns

An experimental study on the seismic performance of recycled concrete-filled square steel tube （RCFST） columns is carried out. Six specimens were designed and tested under constant axial compression and cyclic lateral loading. Two parameters, replacement percentage of recycled coarse aggregate （RCA） and axial compression level, were considered in the test. Based on the experimental data, the hysteretic loops, skeleton curves, ductility, energy dissipation capacity and stiffness degradation of RCFST columns were analyzed. The test results indicate that the failure modes of RCFST columns are the local buckling of the steel tube at the bottom of the columns, and the hysteretic loops are full and their shapes are similar to normal CFST columns. Furthermore, the ductility coefficient of all specimens are close to 3.0, and the equivalent viscous damping coefficient corresponding to the ultimate lateral load ranges from 0.323 to 0.360, which demonstrates that RCFST columns exhibit remarkable seismic performance.

Effect of contact thermal resistance on temperature distributions of concrete-filled steel tubes in fire

To predicate the temperature distribution of concrete-filled steel tubes(CFSTs) being exposure to fire,a finite element analysis model was developed using a finite element package,ANSYS.A suggested value of contact thermal resistance was therefore proposed with the supporting of massive numbers of collected test data.Parametric analysis was conducted subsequently towards the cross-sectional temperature distribution of CFST columns in four-side fire,in which the exposure time,width of the cross section,steel ratio were taken into account with considering contact thermal resistance.It was found that contact thermal resistance has little effect on the overall temperature regulation with the exposure time,the width of cross-section or the change of steel ratio.However,great temperature dropping at the concrete adjacent to the contact interface,and gentle temperature increase at steel tube,exist if considering contact thermal resistance.The results of the study are expected to provide theoretical basis for the fire resistance behavior and design of the CFST columns being exposure to fire.

Reliability analysis of circular concrete-filled steel tube with material and geometrical nonlinearity

Most of the previous research on concrete-filled steel tube is restricted to a deterministic approach. To gain clear insight into the random properties of circular concrete-filled steel tube, reliability analysis is carried out in the present study. To obtain the Structural nonlinear response and ultimate resistance capacity, material and geometrical nonlinear analysis of circular concrete-filled steel tube is performed with a three-dimensional degenerated beam ele- ment. Then we investigate the reliability of concrete-filled steel tube using the first-order reliability method combined with nonlinear finite element analysis. The influences of such parameters as material strength, slenderness, initial geo- metrical imperfection, etc. on the reliability of circular concrete-filled steel tube column are studied. It can be con- cluded that inevitable random fluctuation of those parameters has significant influence on structural reliability, and that stochastic or reliability methods can provide a more rational and subjective evaluation on the safety of CFT structures than a deterministic approach.

Ductility and Ultimate Capacity of Concrete-Filled Lattice Rectangular Steel Tube Columns

A kind of concrete-filled lattice rectangular steel tube(CFLRST)column was put forward.The numerical simulation was modeled to analyze the mechanical characteristic of CFLRST column.By comparing the load-deformation curves from the test results,the rationality and reliability of the finite element model has been confirmed,moreover,the change of the section stiffness and stress in the forcing process and the ultimate bearing capacity of the column were analyzed.Based on the model,the comparison of ultimate bearing capacity and ductility between CFLRST column and reinforced concrete(RC)column were also analyzed.The results of the finite element analysis show that the loading process of CFLRST column consists of elastic stage,yield stage and failure stage.The failure modes are mainly strength failure and failure of elastoplastic instability.CFLRST column has higher bearing capacities in comparison with reinforced concrete columns with the same steel ratio.In addition,the stiffness degeneration of CFLRST column is slower than RC column and CFLRST column has good ductility.

Prediction of Axial Capacity of Concrete-Filled Square Steel Tubes Using Neural Networks

The application of artificial neural network to predict the ultimate bearing capacity of CFST （ concrete-filled square steel tubes） short columns under axial loading is explored. Input parameters consiste of concrete compressive strength, yield strength of steel tube, confinement index, sectional dimension and width-to-thickness ratio. The ultimate bearing capacity is the only output parameter. A multilayer feedforward neural network is used to describe the nonlinear relationships between the input and output variables. Fifty-five experimental data of CFST short columns under axial loading are used to train and test the neural network. A comparison between the neural network model and three parameter models shows that the neural network model possesses good accuracy and could be a practical method for predicting the ultimate strength of axially loaded CFST short columns.

Axial Bearing Capacity of Short FRP Confined Concrete-filled Steel Tubular Columns

The bearing capacity of FRP confined concrete-filled steel tubular （FRP-CFST） columns under axial compression was investigated. This new type of composite column is a concrete-filled steel tube （CFST） confined with fiber-reinforced polymer （FRP） wraps. Totally 11 short column specimens were tested to failure under axial compression. The influences of the type and quantity of FRP, the thickness of steel tube and the concrete strength were studied. It was found that the bearing capacity of short FRP-CFST column was much higher than that of comparable CFST column. Furthermore, the formulas for calculating the bearing capacity of the FRP-CFST columns are proposed. The analytical calculated results agree well with the experimental results.

Behavior of High Strength Concrete Filled Square Steel Tube Stub Columns with Inner CFRP Tube Under Biaxial Eccentric Compression

This paper studies the contribution of CFRP(carbon fiber-reinforced polymer)to the mechanical behavior of high strength concrete-filled square steel tube(HCFST)under biaxial eccentric compression.The new type of composite member is composed of an inner CFRP tube and an outer steel tube with concrete filled in the two tubes.The finite element analysis was made by ABAQUS on the behavior of high strength concrete filled square steel tubular columns with inner CFRP circular tube subjected to bi-axial eccentric loading.The results obtained from the finite element analysis were verified with the experimental results.In addition,the load-deflection curves in the whole process were calculated and analyzed,which can be divided into three segments:Elastic phase,plastic phase,descending phase.Based on the load-deflection curves,the stresses analysis on the core concrete,CFRP tube and steel tube were conducted.The confinement effect of the CFRP tube improves the ductility of HCFST-CFRP stub column.CFRP ratio and eccentricity affect the ultimate bearing capacity of HCFST stub column.Finally,a calculation formula of ultimate bearing capacity was proposed in the paper.

Expansive Performance of Self-stressing and Self-compacting Concrete Confined with Steel Tube

Combining with the technology of self-compacting concrete, self-stressing concrete and concrete-filled steel tube, we can get self-compacting and self-stressing concrete-filled steel tube. In order to study the expansive mechanism of self-stressing concrete, the continuous observation of 47 days on six specimens was carried on. The specimens have different steel area to concrete area ratio. The expansive process in hoop and axial direction were studied, and the expansive mechanism was discussed too. The experimental results identify that the creep and elastic deformation take a large proportion in effective free expansion. The calculating formulas of self-stress in hoop and axial directions were presented here.

An Experimental Study on the Behavior of Square Concrete-Filled High Strength Steel Tube Columns

The paper presents an experimental study on the behavior of square concrete-filled high strength steel tube columns until failure.Four specimens were tested to investigate the effect of high strength steel and plain strength concrete on the load carrying capacity of the square concrete-filled steel tube columns.The effect of the concrete which filled in the steel tube was also investigated.Also,the effect of high strength steel and the presence of concrete were also investigated.The main parameters in the tests were:(1) the ultimate strength of steel (800 Mpa),(2) the presence of concrete in steel tube (hollow steel tube and concrete-filled steel tube),and (3) slender ratio.The main objectives of these tests were three-step:(1) to describe a series of tests on composite columns,(2) to analyze the influence of several parameters,and (3) to compare the accuracy of the predictions by using the specifications in the code (AISC-LRFD,EC4 and AIJ etc.) for the design of high-strength composite columns.Experimental results indicate that the ultimate strength of steel and presence of concrete had significant influence on both the axial compressive load capacity and the ductile of the square steel tube.

Experimental Study on Seismic Behavior ofSeismic-damaged Lateral Joints in CompositeFrame Consisting of CFSST Columns and SteelBeams Strengthened with Enclosed ReinforcedConcrete

A new composite strengthening method of seismic-damaged lateral joints in composite frame consisting of Concrete-Filled SquareSteel Tubes （CFSST） columns and steel beams strengthened with enclosed Reinforced Concrete （RC） at the ends of columns andwelding steel plates at the ends of beams was presented. Based on the current design specifications, one half scaled models of 4lateral joints in composite frame consisting of CFSST columns and steel beams were designed and manufactured. One model wasoriginal control specimen, one was strengthened by enclosed RC, and the others were strengthened after pre-damage. The destructiontests under lateral cyclic load on the models were carried. The effectiveness of seismic-damaged joints strengthened with enclosedRC and the reinforcement effect on different levels of seismic damage were studied. The test results show that seismic- damagedjoints in composite frame consisting of CFSST columns and steel beams strengthened with enclosed RC meets the strongcolumn-weak beam joints requirement of seismic design, and the failure modes are of all joints are the bending failure of steel beam.The reinforcement with enclosed RC has a significant on increasing the ultimate capacity and the seismic behaviors of joints. Thestudy indicated the rehabilitated joints recover the level of their original seismic performances before seismic damage in a certainextent damage level. Based on the test data, namely the ultimate capacity, limit displacement, ductility, the energy consumptioncoefficient, limit displacementthe strengthening method of seismic-damaged joints by strengthened with enclosed RC is an effectivemethod for seismic strengthening.

钢管混凝土框架-斜向槽钢加劲钢板抗震性能

地震来临迅速且破坏面极强,对于人类的危害无疑是巨大的,严重伤害的生命和财产安全,且我国处于地震频繁带,之前发生的唐山大地震和汶川地震等给我国带来了严重的创伤,这使得提高结构的抗震性能变得重中之重。通过ABAQUS建立9个分别为框架和剪力墙四边连接、三边连接、两边连接的单跨九层方钢管混凝土框架-斜向槽钢加劲钢板墙模型,这三种钢板墙结构分别在EI-centro波、James波、人工波三种地震波作用下进行时程分析,分别得出三种钢板墙结构的基底剪力、层间位移、顶点加速度力学性能并对比分析。结果表明:四边连接型钢板墙结构的基底剪力、层间位移比其他两种结构都小,其整体抗震性能总体要优于三边连接型和两边连接型钢板墙结构。四边连接型刚板墙抗震性能更好。

钢管混凝土巨型斜交网格筒体结构非线性分析

钢管混凝土巨型斜交网格体系作为筒中筒结构的外筒,使筒体结构具有很大的抗侧刚度,其抗震性能的研究是迫切的需要.本文根据基于性能的抗震设计方法,采用PERFORM-3D软件的纤维模型对超高层钢管混凝土巨型斜交网格筒中筒结构进行了强震作用下的非线性分析,比较了结构在7、8、9度地震作用下的反应。结果表明该结构体系适用于较高抗震设防地区,为该结构体系的应用提供了依据。

设置斜肋方形薄壁钢管混凝土轴压短柱研究

为改善薄壁钢管混凝土柱力学性能,提出设置斜肋方形薄壁钢管混凝土柱的结构形式.根据无肋、单向设置斜肋和双向设置斜肋3种截面形式、2种截面尺寸的18个薄壁钢管混凝土轴压短柱试验结果,比较和分析了各试件的试验现象、破坏模式及荷载位移曲线等.结果表明:薄壁钢管混凝土短柱以剪切破坏模式为主;肋与混凝土在试件破坏之前,均能保持良好粘结.设肋的短柱能达到较高的极限承载力,与无肋的试件相比,单向设置斜肋短柱的极限承载力提高了18%,双向设置斜肋的提高了29%.采用大型有限元程序ABAQUS6.4对每个试件的试验全过程进行了模拟计算,计算结果与试验结果吻合较好.通过数值计算,研究了截面尺寸相同的素混凝土短柱及无肋、单向、双向设置斜肋薄壁钢管混凝土轴压短柱的柱中截面混凝土纵向应力的分布规律,为进一步开展设肋短柱研究工作提供了依据.

稻城亚丁机场航站楼钢结构设计要点

稻城亚丁机场航站楼主体呈飞碟状,建筑面积为8 796 m^2。以"伞"结构为灵感,航站楼竖向抗侧力体系采用钢管混凝土柱+斜交网格钢核心简+预应力拉索。楼面的承重体系采用12榀径向箱形钢梁+环向工字形钢梁。屋面结构采用改良型葵花形单层网壳。合理的结构布置及有效控制结构的整体扭转效应是该结构设计的要点。设计时根据结构的受力特点,分别在2层、3层及屋面层内圈设置箱形主环梁,约束楼面结构的扭转和变形,将整个楼面结构形成整体,将竖向力传导至斜交网格核心筒上。在2层和3层之间外圈处设置交叉支撑,减小了结构的整体扭转效应。

斜向受力方钢管混凝土框架柱滞回性能分析

根据 5根斜向受力方钢管混凝土框架柱的滞回性能试验 ,总结了斜向受力方钢管混凝土框架柱的水平荷载—位移滞回曲线的特点 ;分析了加载角度、轴压比、宽厚比 (含钢率 )和长细比 4个控制参数对荷载—位移滞回曲线的影响 ,并对试验试件的耗能比、位移延性系数、单位体积耗能比进行了分析 .结果表明 ,方钢管混凝土框架柱具有较好的抗震性能 .

设斜肋薄壁钢管混凝土长柱优化设计

根据无肋、单向及双向设置斜肋的9个方形薄壁钢管混凝土长柱的轴压和偏压试验结果,用正交试验设计和多元回归分析评价了加载初始偏心距、斜肋集合长度对长柱极限承载力的影响。试验与优化设计结果显示:与无肋的薄壁钢管混凝土试件相比,设斜肋能有效改善薄壁钢管混凝土长柱的受力性能。

基于ABAQUS的斜交网格转换层节点受力性能有限元分析

为了解斜交网格中Y型转换层节点的受力性能,以深圳某超高层建筑交叉网格筒体结构为研究对象,采用ABAQUS软件对基础与首层转换层Y型节点进行了正常使用条件下的数值模拟,分析带内隔板方钢管混凝土柱-钢梁刚性节点的受力和变形特征,验证其构造的合理性。数值模拟结果表明:加载过程中,节点核心区变形不显著,斜柱将先于节点区破坏,节点区将能有效传递斜柱内力,起到良好的联结作用,满足节点承载力大于构件承载力的强节点设计原则。

钢管混凝土边框带斜筋柱式配筋剪力墙地震损伤试验研究

为研究钢管混凝土边框带斜筋柱式配筋剪力墙的地震损伤规律,设计、制作了4片不同构造形式的剪力墙试件,进行了低周反复加载试验,并分析了试件地震损伤演化过程;对各试件进行基于能量法的地震损伤分析,研究了钢管混凝土边框和带斜筋柱式配筋形式对试件地震损伤的影响。结果表明:钢管混凝土边框和带斜筋柱式配筋的构造组合显著减小了试件地震损伤指数,提高了试件抗震性能,其中柱式配筋形式可以大幅提高试件延性性能,斜筋能够加强试件抗侧刚度,钢管混凝土边框在加载后期可以为试件提供良好的承载力、刚度和变形储备;所建立的地震损伤评定模型,较好地体现了钢管混凝土边框带斜筋柱式配筋剪力墙损伤指数与试验损伤形态之间的关系。

石家渡漓江大桥索力计算与施工差异探讨

从石家渡漓江大桥索力计算与实际施工差异着手 ,探讨钢管混凝土拱桥吊装斜拉扣挂系统中扣索力计算的方法 ,并针对计算假设与实际施工方法的差异提出对计算方法修正的建议 ,可使实际施工节省扣索 。