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.

Experimental investigation of axially loaded steel fiber reinforced high strength concrete-filled steel tube columns

An experimental study on the compressive behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete-filled steel tube columns is presented. Specimens were tested to investigate the effects of the concrete strength, the thickness of steel tube and the steel fiber volume fraction on the ultimate strength and the ductility. The experimental results indicate that the addition of steel fibers in concrete can significantly improve the ductility and the energy dissipation capacity of the concrete-filled steel tube columns and delay the local buckling of the steel tube, but has no obvious effect on the failure mode. It has also been found that the addition of steel fibers is a more effective method than using thicker steel tube in enhancing the ductility, and more advantageous in the case of higher strength concrete. An analytical model to estimate the load capacity is proposed for steel tube columns filled with both plain concrete and steel fiber reinforced concrete. The predicted results are in good agreement with the experimental ones obtained in this work and literatures.

Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Arch Bridges in China

In the past 20 years, great progress has been achieved in China in the construction of concrete-filled steel tube （CFST） arch bridges and concrete arch bridges with a CFST skeleton. The span of these bridges has been increasing rapidly, which is rare in the history of bridge development. The large-scale construction of expressways and high-speed railways demands the development of long-span arch bridges, and advances in design and construction techniques have made it possible to construct such bridges. In the present study, the current status, development, and major innovative technologies of CFST arch bridges and concrete arch bridges with a CFST skeleton in China are elaborated. This paper covers the key con- struction technologies of CFST arch bridges, such as the design, manufacture, and installation of steel tube arch trusses, the preparation and pouring of in-tube concrete, and the construction of the world＇s longest CFST arch bridge-the First Hejiang Yangtze River Bridge. The main construction technologies of rein- forced concrete arch bridges are also presented, which include cable-stayed fastening-hanging cantilever assembly, adjusting the load by means of stay cables, surrounding the concrete for arch rib pouring, and so forth. In addition, the construction of two CFST skeleton concrete arch bridges-the Guangxi Yongning Yong River Bridge and the Yunnan-Guangxi Railway Nanpan River Bridge--is discussed. CFST arch bridges in China have already gained a world-leading position; with the continuous innovation of key technologies, China will become the new leader in promoting the development of arch bridges.

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.

A simplified model to predict blast response of CFST columns

In order to study the dynamic response of concrete-filled steel tube(CFST) columns against blast loads,a simplified model is established utilizing the equivalent single-degree-of-freedom(SDOF) method,which considers the non-uniform distribution of blast loads on real column and the axial load-bending moment(P-M) interaction of CFST columns.Results of the SDOF analysis compare well with the experimental data reported in open literature and the values from finite element modeling(FEM) using the program LS-DYNA.Further comparisons between the results of SDOF and FEM analysis show that the proposed model is effective to predict the dynamic response of CFST columns with different blast conditions and column details.Also,it is found that the maximum responses of the columns are overestimated when ignoring the non-uniformity of blast loads,and that neglecting the effect of P-M interaction underestimates the maximum response of the columns with large axial load ratio against close range blast.The proposed SDOF model can be used in the design of the blast-loaded CFST columns.

Natural Vibration Characteristics for Prestressed Concrete-Filled Rectangular Steel Tube Simply Supported Beam

The dynamic control equation of a new prestressed partially concrete-filled rectangular steel tube(CFRT)beam can be derived based on D’Alembert’s principle.It is used to infer the theoretical results of the dynamic characteristics for the prestressed CFRT beam.Additionally,the finite element model is set up by ABAQUS for simulation analysis.The results show that the natural vibration frequencies and mode function of the prestressed CFRT simply supported beam calculated by the theoretical formulas are reliable since the relative errors of the first-order frequencies under different prestressing levels are within 6%compared with the finite element results.Further analysis of the prestressing parameters is carried out using the theoretical formulas,in which factors such as the prestressing level,eccentricity of tendons,and tensile stiffness of prestressed tendons have different influences on the natural vibration frequencies.Finally,it provides a theoretical basis for the dynamic design of the prestressed CFRT beams.

Push-Over Analysis of the Seismic Behavior of a Concrete-Filled Rectangular Tubular Frame Structure

To investigate the seismic behavior of concrete-filled rectangular steel tube （CFRT） structures, a push-over analysis of a 10-story moment resisting frame （MRF） composed of CFRT columns and steel beams was conducted. The results show that push-over analysis is sensitive to the lateral load patterns, so the use of at least two load patterns that are expected to bound the inertia force distributions is recommended. The M-Ф curves and N-M interaction surfaces of the CFRT columns calculated either by Han＇s formulae or by the USC-RC program （reinforced concrete program put forward by University of Southern Califonia） are suitable for future push-over analyses of CFRT structures. The P-A effect affects the MRF seismic behavior seriously, and so should be taken into account in MRF seismic analysis. In addition, three kinds of RC structures were analyzed to allow a comparison of the earthquake resistance behavior of CFRT structures and RC structures. The results show that the ductility and seismic performance of CFRT structures are superior to those of RC structures. Consequently, CFRT structures are recommended in seismic regions.

矩形钢管混凝土构件扭转性能及设计方法研究

基于ABAQUS软件,建立了圆形、方形及矩形钢管混凝土构件在纯扭矩作用时的数值模拟模型,并采用已有研究者完成的圆形及方形构件扭转试验结果对理论模型进行了验证,理论计算结果和试验结果总体上吻合良好。基于此理论模型,对影响矩形钢管混凝土构件扭转力学性能的主要因素进行了分析,考虑了钢材强度、混凝土强度、含钢率和截面高宽比等的影响。结果表明,钢材强度及混凝土强度只影响矩形钢管混凝土纯扭构件的Tθ关系曲线数值,对其形状影响不明显,含钢率和截面高宽比对Tθ关系曲线的数值和初始刚度都有影响。在参数分析的基础上建议了矩形钢管混凝土构件抗扭强度承载力计算公式。

底部加强型矩形钢管混凝土柱抗震性能试验与分析

提出了一种底部加强型矩形钢管混凝土柱,采取在柱底部区域钢板外侧贴焊钢板的构造措施,以提高其抗震耗能能力。进行了3个不同构造的矩形钢管混凝土柱模型的低周反复加载试验,模型1为普通矩形钢管混凝土柱,模型2为矩形截面底部垂直加载方向钢板外侧贴焊钢板的钢管混凝土柱,模型3为矩形截面底部双向外侧钢板均贴焊钢板的钢管混凝土柱。模型按1/5缩尺。分析了各模型的承载力、刚度及退化过程、延性、滞回耗能特性和破坏特征。给出了底部加强型矩形钢管混凝土柱正截面及斜截面承载力的计算公式,计算与实测结果符合较好。研究表明:所提出的底部加强型矩形钢管混凝土柱与普通矩形钢管混凝土柱相比,其承载力明显提高,延性和抗震耗能能力显著提高。

矩形钢管混凝土横向局压力学性能分析

首先简要介绍了国内外已报道的矩形钢管混凝土试件横向局压力学性能的试验结果;然后,在确定了钢材和核心混凝土应力-应变关系模型的基础上,利用有限元软件ABAQUS建立了矩形钢管混凝土横向局压力学性能有限元分析的理论模型;最后,进行了模拟结果与试验结果的比较。结果表明,有限元模型可以很好地模拟横向局压情况下矩形钢管混凝土的钢管屈曲模式、核心混凝土破坏形态及承载力,该理论模型可用于分析横向局压情况下矩形钢管混凝土的工作机理。

某超高层建筑斜交网格平面典型节点试验

某超高层建筑采用斜交网格外筒和钢筋混凝土核心内筒构成的新型筒中筒结构体系,斜交网格外筒由不同角度的矩形钢管混凝土柱斜向相贯而成。为了了解斜交网格外筒平面典型节点实际的受力状况,验证其构造的合理性,对两个相似比为1∶3的平面典型节点模型进行了静力试验,并使用有限元软件ABAQUS对节点模型试验过程进行了数值模拟。结果表明两种加载模式下节点均满足该建筑结构设计承载力的要求,且具有较高的安全性。

《钢管混凝土结构技术规范》中承载力公式的一致性研究

国家规范《钢管混凝土结构技术规范》(讨论稿)是基于CECS 254:2012、CECS 28:2012和CECS 159:2004等行业技术规程进行制定,相关承载力的计算公式来自不同的规程,公式表达形式差别较大,因此存在一定的兼容问题。为此,对规范中圆形和矩形钢管混凝土承载力计算方法进行系统的研究,分析不同规程的承载力在公式形式和计算精度上的差异性和一致性。结果表明:不同规程的承载力公式虽然在形式上存在一定的差异,但是其内在本质规律相同;通过和大量试验数据的对比,证明了承载力公式的精度都在工程容许的范围内,且总体偏于安全,初步证明国家规范中相关承载力计算方法的一致性和合理性。