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.

成达万高速铁路渠江特大桥主桥桥式方案研究

成达万高速铁路渠江特大桥跨越渠江,为新建成都—南充—达州—万州高速铁路重点控制工程。结合线路、行洪、通航、环保等情况,提出(128+248+128) m连续刚构部分斜拉桥、(48+112+248+112+48) m钢管混凝土桁架组合梁斜拉桥、(128+248+128) m连续刚构拱桥3种主桥桥式方案,分别从桥梁的景观效果、经济性、施工难度、技术创新性、碳排放及后期养护维修等方面进行综合比较,(48+112+248+112+48) m钢管混凝土桁架组合梁斜拉桥具有景观好、经济性能优、碳排放少及具有技术创新等优点,选定其作为推荐桥式方案。该桥建成后,将为高速铁路桥梁智造提供一个方向,为同类桥梁设计提供借鉴。

油管钢在CO2／H2S环境中的腐蚀产物及腐蚀行为

对CO_2/H_2S环境中常规油管钢的腐蚀产物的已有研究成果进行了归纳分析,结果表明,在100℃附近,CO_2/H_2S共存环境中,油管钢表面形成的FeS膜的保护性优于FeCO_3,对金属腐蚀有抑制作用。总结出了油管钢的两类分压比规律:第一类分压比,体系中的CO_2分压保持不变,逐渐增加H_2S的分压,腐蚀速率会出现极值;第二类分压比,体系中的H_2S分压保持恒定,腐蚀速率会随着CO_2分压的升高而增加。这对于进一步完善CO_2/H_2S腐蚀理论以及油气田合理选择油套管材料均有一定指导意义。

温度和CO_2/H_2S分压比对BG90SS钢管腐蚀行为的影响

利用高温高压H2S/CO2腐蚀模拟实验及SEM,XRD等分析技术研究了H2S和CO2共存环境下温度和CO2/H2S分压比对BG90SS抗硫钢管腐蚀行为的影响。结果表明:在60~120℃的范围内,温度的变化对BG90SS油管钢的腐蚀速率的影响并不明显。在60℃和90℃条件下腐蚀由H2S控制,在120℃条件下腐蚀由H2S和CO2共同控制。CO2/H2S分压比低于14时,BG90SS的腐蚀速率变化不明显,分压比在14~28的范围内,腐蚀速率迅速升高,分压比高于28以后,腐蚀速率缓慢增加。随着CO2/H2S分压比的提高,腐蚀由H2S控制转变为H2S和CO2共同控制。

普通油井管钢在CO_2和H_2S共存环境中的腐蚀实验研究

采用高温高压腐蚀仪对普通油井管钢N80进行了CO2、CO2和H2S共存条件下的腐蚀实验,测量了平均腐蚀速率,结果表明:90℃时,CO2腐蚀环境中加入不同含量的H2S后,试样表面腐蚀状况有较大改善,腐蚀速率均有所降低;保持CO2分压恒定,随着CO2和H2S分压比增加,腐蚀速率在分压比为100时出现峰值;保持H2S分压恒定,腐蚀速率会随着CO2分压的升高而增加。分析认为,在90℃附近,CO2和H2S共存环境中碳钢材料表面形成的FeS膜保护性优于FeCO3,H2S的加入对CO2腐蚀有抑制作用;实验结果更支持CO2和H2S共存环境中H2S主导区域的分压比小于20的观点。这些认识对于进一步完善CO2和H2S腐蚀理论以及合理选择油气田油井管材料均有一定指导意义。

卡塔尔某超高层建筑结构设计

法国著名建筑师John Novel设计的卡达尔多哈某超高层建筑,采用了世界首创钢筋混凝土交叉网筒结构．通过对该结构设计理念、混凝土徐变、荷栽、施工模拟、部分预应力、连续倒塌、交叉柱节点、温度收缩效应及屈曲稳定等多方面研究分析,发现法国工程师所作的原项目结构标书设计存在着交叉柱节点承载力不足、混凝土斜柱徐变变形差异引起主楼倾斜等重大安全隐患．进而采取北侧柱截面空心、节点内加钢板凳和环梁部分预应力等多项重大技术改进措施,确保该工程结构安全,恢复正常施工．

H_2S分压对SM 80SS套管钢在CO_2/H_2S共存环境中高温高压腐蚀行为的影响

用失重法、扫描电镜(SEM)、X射线能谱(EDS)及X射线衍射(XRD)等方法,就H2S分压对SM80SS特级抗硫套管钢在CO2/H2S共存条件下的腐蚀行为的影响进行了试验研究。结果表明:在试验条件下,低PH2S时,以CO2腐蚀为主,腐蚀产物膜由FeS0.9和FeCO3组成,腐蚀产物膜颗粒细小、致密,平均腐蚀速率较低;随着PH2S的增大,反应逐渐变为以H2S为主,FeS0.9逐渐转变为FeS,腐蚀产物膜颗粒粗大、疏松,随后又变得细小、致密,腐蚀速率呈现先增大后逐渐减小的趋势;高PH2S时,FeS的生成较大程度阻碍了FeCO3的生成。腐蚀产物有较好的局部腐蚀阻碍作用,腐蚀形式均为均匀腐蚀。

方中空夹层钢管混凝土横向局压性能研究

为研究方中空夹层钢管混凝土的横向局压性能,利用ABAQUS软件建立了非线性有限元分析模型,同时以压杆与试件外边长比和空心率为参数,进行了6个试件的试验研究,分析比较了试件破坏形态、荷载-位移曲线、荷载-应变曲线和承载力模拟结果与试验结果的差异及其产生的原因。结果表明:横向局压荷载作用下方中空夹层钢管混凝土具有较好的力学性能;有限元模拟得到的方中空夹层钢管混凝土横向局压性能总体上与试验结果吻合良好。

端部无粘结钢筋混凝土梁抗震性能研究

本文通过在梁端纵筋设置局部无粘结段的方法用以改善框架梁抗震性能。设计并进行了1个普通钢筋混凝土梁试件和3个局部无粘结钢筋混凝土梁试件的低周反复荷载试验,其中局部无粘结段钢筋外套管材材质、无粘结段长度和设置无粘结段的钢筋数量是主要设计参数。对比分析了4个梁试件的破坏特征、滞回曲线、骨架曲线、承载力及延性以及耗能能力。试验结果表明,梁铰主要形成于梁端和无粘结钢筋段端部区域,局部无粘结混凝土梁峰值过后承载力退化趋势不明显,且变形能力提高约6%~30%。试件耗能能力最大可提高约12%,且局部无粘结混凝土梁的总体耗能能力受钢筋外套管材材质、数量和几何长度影响,应在设计中予以考虑。

预制钢管混凝土叠合柱与PEC梁螺栓连接节点受力性能分析

为了揭示预制钢管混凝土叠合柱与预制部分包裹混凝土(PEC)梁螺栓连接节点的受力性能和破坏模式,通过ABAQUS有限元软件建立了该组合节点的有限元分析模型,考虑了材料本构关系和复杂接触问题。通过水平低周往复荷载试验验证了数值分析模型的准确性,对其破坏模式和骨架曲线进行了研究。考虑了几何参数、材料参数、荷载参数对节点力学性能的影响,揭示了多种参数对于节点性能的影响规律。结果表明,预制钢管混凝土叠合柱与预制部分包裹混凝土组合梁全螺栓节点具有良好的受力性能,柱钢材强度、柱混凝土强度、轴压比、螺栓直径及柱截面含钢率对节点的抗弯承载力影响较大;柱混凝土强度、轴压比及柱截面含钢率对节点的初始刚度影响较大。研究结果将为此类节点的分析与设计提供科学依据。