Damage assessment for seismic response of recycled concrete filled steel tube columns

A model for evaluating structural damage of recycled aggregate concrete filled steel tube （RCFST） columns under seismic effects is proposed in this paper. The proposed model takes the lateral deformation and the effect of repeated cyclic loading into account. Available test results were collected and utilized to calibrate the parameters of the proposed model. A seismic test for six RCFST columns was also performed to validate the proposed damage assessment model. The main test parameters were the recycled coarse aggregate （RCA） replacement percentage and the bond-slip property. The test results indicated that the seismic performance of the RCFST member depends on the RCA contents and their damage index increases as the RCA replacement percentage increases. It is also indicated that the damage degree of RCFST changes with the variation of the RCA replacement percentage. Finally, comparisons between the RCA contents, lateral deformation ratio and damage degree were implemented. It is suggested that an improvement procedure should be implemented in order to compensate for the performance difference between the RCFST and normal concrete filled steel tubes （CFST）.

Seismic behavior of large-scale FRP–recycled aggregate concrete–steel columns with shear connectors

The application of fi ber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for the development of high-performance composite structural systems has received signifi cant recent research attention. A composite of FRP–recycled aggregate concrete (RAC)–steel column (FRSC), consisting of an outer FRP tube, an inner steel tube and annular RAC fi lled between two tubes, is proposed herein to facilitate green disposal of demolished concrete and to improve the ductility of concrete columns for earthquake resistance. To better understand the seismic behavior of FRSCs, quasi-static tests of large-scale basalt FRSCs with shear connectors were conducted. The infl uence of the recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) replacement percentage, shear connectors and axial loading method on the lateral load and deformation capacity, energy dissipation and cumulative damage were analyzed to evaluate the seismic behavior of FRSCs. The test results show that FRSCs have good seismic behavior, which was evidenced by high lateral loads, excellent ductility and energy dissipation capacity, indicating RAC is applicable in FRSCs. Shear connectors can signifi cantly postpone the steel buckling and increase the lateral loads of FRSCs, but weaken the deformation capacity and energy dissipation performance.

Study of the seismic response of a recycled aggregate concrete frame structure

Based on six-degree-of-freedom three-dimensional shaking table tests, the seismic response of a recycled aggregate concrete （RAC） frame was obtained. The analysis results indicate that the maximum story shear force and overturning moment reduce proportionally along the height of the model under the same earthquake wave. The story shear force, base shear coefficient and overturning moment of the structure increase progressively as the acceleration amplitude increases. The base shear coefficient is primarily controlled by the peak ground acceleration （PGA）. The relationships between the PGA and the shear coefficient as well as between the PGA and the dynamic amplification factor are obtained by mathematical fitting. The dynamic amplification factor decreases rapidly at the elastic-plastic stage, but decreases slowly with the development of the elastic-plasticity stage. The results show that the RAC frame structure has reasonable deformability when compared with natural aggregate concrete frame structures. The maximum inter-story drift ratios of the RAC frame model under frequent and rare intensity 8 test phases are 1/266 and 1/29, respectively, which are larger than the allowable value of 1/500 and 1/50 according to Chinese seismic design requirements. Nevertheless, the RAC frame structure does not collapse under base excitations with PGAs from 0.066 g up to 1.170 g.

Effect of Curing Age on Chloride Diffusion Coefficient of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Subjected to Compressive Stresses

The effect of curing age on chloride diffusion coefficient of recycled aggregate concrete subjected to different compressive stresses was investigated.A compression loading setup was both designed and fabricated.The chloride diffusion coefficients of recycled aggregate concrete under compressive stresses were measured by the rapid chloride ion migration(RCM)method.The experimental results show that the chloride diffusion coefficients of recycled aggregate concrete(RAC)under different compressive stress ratios generally decrease with the increase of curing age.For RAC subjected to the same compressive stress ratios,the chloride diffusion coefficients approximately have power functions with curing ages and the relationship models are proposed.Moreover,the influence of curing age on chloride diffusion coefficient firstly decreases and then increases as the compressive stress ratio increases.

Fundamental Issues Towards Unified Design Theory of Recycled and Natural Aggregate Concrete Components

In the past 20 years,recycled aggregate concrete(RAC),as a type of low-carbon concrete,has become a worldwide focus of research.However,the design methodology for RAC structural components remains a challenge.Consequently,demands for a unified design of natural aggregate concrete(NAC)and RAC components have been presented.Accordingly,this study analyses the necessity of a unified design theory and provides an in-depth demonstration of the strength determination,compressive constitutive relationship,and design method of concrete components.The coefficient of variation of RAC strength is found to be generally higher than that of NAC strength.The compressive and tensile strengths of RAC can be defined and determined using the same method as that used for NAC.The uniaxial compressive constitutive relationship between NAC and RAC has a unified mathematical expression.However,the elastic modulus of RAC decreases,and its brittleness exhibits an increasing trend compared with that of NAC.Finally,to unify the design formulae of RAC and NAC components for bearing capacity,modification factors for RAC components are proposed considering safety and reliability.Additionally,the feasibility of the proposed unified time-dependent design theory is demonstrated in terms of conceptual design and structural measures considering the effects of strength degradation and reinforcement corrosion.It is believed that this study enriches and develops the basic theory of concrete structures.

Finite Element Analysis on the Uniaxial Compressive Behavior of Concrete with Large-Size Recycled Coarse Aggregate

To model the concrete with complex internal structure of concrete with large sized aggregates the effect of internal structure on uniaxial compression behavior are studied.Large-sized recycled aggregates behave differently in the concrete matrix.To understand the influence on concrete matrix,a finite element model was developed to model recycled aggregate concrete composed of multiple randomly distributed irregular aggregates and cement mortar.The model was used to calculate the effect of large-size recycled coarse aggregate(LRCA)on the strength of recycled aggregate concrete and simulate the compressive strength of cubes and prisms.The factors such as the strength of new concrete,the strength of old concrete,the defective element content,the shape of LRCA,the incorporation ratio of LRCA and the size of LRCA that can affect the strength of concrete are analyzed in this paper.Results showed that the influence of various factors on concrete strength are in the following desend-ing order:(i)strength of newly poured concrete;(ii)original strength of recycled aggregates;and(iii)defects.It can be seen that the cracking of the phase material elements starts along the bonding zones between gravel and mortar or the new and old mortar,then spreads to mortar and finally to LRCA.The cracking tendency is most significant in LRCA,which means that the fracturing is related to the fracture of the LRCA.After evaluating the variations in strength and quality of the recycled concrete,the influences on concrete strength and quality were studied.The results showed that the proposed concrete model with LRCA was successfully applied to studying the uniaxial compressive behavior of concrete with large-size recycled coarse aggregate.

Experimental Behavior of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Filled Steel Tubular Columns

During the modernization or rehabilitation activity,the demolished structural waste causes large soil pollution and unavailability of natural aggregate is the big concern for the construction industry.Therefore,this manuscript deals with the Composite Steel Circular Column(CSCC)with Recycled Aggregate concrete(RAC)as infill is partly used,with the replacement of 25%and 50%in M30 grade of Concrete.And internal reinforcement steel is fully replaced by rolled steel tubes(circular and square)with varied thickness,ISA-unequal angle.Around 14 specimens are cast and examined under axial load for analysis of the deflection characteristics,the load-bearing capacity along with its buckling behavior.The experimental values are estimated through LVDT(linear variable differential transducer)at 3-phase.The curve of load-deflection is drawn with the load pattern.From the date interpretation,it is found column made of 50%-RAC has more than 25%-RAC.

Control of Pavement-Surface Temperature-Rise Using Recycled Materials

High temperatures of the asphalt concrete pavements in summer contribute to the heat island phenomenon in the urban areas. The effective cool-pavement technologies are sought to mitigate the pavement environment. In this paper, developed heat-reflective pavements are constructed from open-graded asphalt concrete, in which voids in the upper part of the pavement are filled with a cement mortar, containing recycled materials as a fine aggregate. The recycled materials used in this study are： crushed oyster shells, roof tile debris, pottery debris, glass cullet, crushed escallops and coral sand. The temperature reduction of the pavement surfaces at an open site is measured in the summer. The results show that the maximum surface temperature of the pavements falls by approximately 8-10 ℃ compared to the asphalt concrete pavement. Furthermore, it is found that the temperature reduction is mainly due to the increased solar radiation reflectance of the pavement surface.

The Development of Recycling Agent for Asphalt Pavement

A type of recycling agent was developed and its use for modifying used asphalt is described.The results show that the viscosity and three main properties of the aged asphalt were remarkably improved.With 5% - 7% content of recycling agent, the main properties of recycled asphalt comported with China GB asphalt standard AH-70 and the recycled asphalt concrete could be used as high grade highway.Furthermore,the recycling mechanism of the aged asphalt is discussed.

Laboratory and field performance of recycled aggregate base in a seasonally cold region

The objective of this project was to characterize the freeze-thaw properties of recycled concrete(RCA)and asphalt(RAP)as unbound base and to assess how they behaved in the field for nearly 8 years.This paper includes an examination of existing information,laboratory studies of freeze-thaw behavior,and evaluation of data from Mn ROAD field-test sections in a seasonally cold region,i.e.,in Minnesota,USA.Test sections were constructed using recycled materials in the granular base layers at the Mn ROAD test facility.One test section included 100%RAP,another 100%RCA,a third one a 50/50blend of RCA/natural aggregate,and a fourth one only natural aggregate(Class 5)as a control.The stiffness(i.e.,elastic modulus)was monitored during construction and throughout the pavement life by the Minnesota Department of Transportation,along with the variation of temperatures and moisture regimes in the pavement to determine their effects on pavement performance.The resilient modulus of each material was determined by bench-scale testing in accordance with NCHRP 1-28a,as well as by field-scale tests incorporating a falling-weight deflectometer.Specimens were subjected to as many as 20 cycles of freeze-thaw in the laboratory,and the change in their resilient modulus was measured.In the field-test sections constructed with the same materials as the base course,temperature,moisture,and field modulus(from fallingweight deflectometer tests)were monitored seasonally for nearly 8 years.From the temperatures in the base course layer,the number of freeze-thaw cycles experienced in the field was determined for each test section.Inferences were made relative to modulus change versus freeze-thaw cycles.Conclusions were drawn for long-term field performances of the recycled base(RAB)in comparison to natural aggregate.

Use of recycled concrete aggregates in asphalt mixtures for pavements:A review

Large quantities of natural aggregates(NA)are required in the manufacturing of asphalt mixtures for pavements.The extraction of NA generates high environmental impacts that negatively affect environmental preservation and conservation.Diverse alternative materials obtained in construction and demolition processes in civil construction worked have been studies as possible replacements for NA,with the purpose of reducing these environmental impacts.The foregoing study presents a state of knowledge review referring to the use of recycled concrete aggregates(RCA)when these are used in the manufacturing of asphalt mixtures(mainly hot-mix asphalt HMA type).Environmental aspects are presented,as well as possible benefits and limitations of using RCA as replacements for NA in asphalt mixtures.However,it is not possible to establish a behavior pattern,since the characteristics of the RCA are very heterogeneous and vary from the original source of the concrete.It is highlighted from the literature that RCA has a wide potential for use in the manufacture of asphalt mixtures,since in most studies,the mixtures with these materials comply the quality requirements contemplated by the construction specifications,mainly in low-volume roads.Additionally,based on the literature review,some recommendations and suggestions are presented for future research.

T形RAC短肢剪力墙抗震性能试验研究

通过对4个缩尺比例为1∶2的不同再生粗骨料取代率、不同轴压比的T形再生混凝土(RAC)短肢剪力墙结构模型进行低周反复荷载作用下的抗震性能试验,分析试验所得模型破坏形态、特征曲线、延性、刚度退化、耗能能力及正负向特征荷载的变化规律。分析结果表明:(a)T形RAC短肢剪力墙具有良好的抗震性能,能够应用于轴压比较小的实际工程之中。(b)随着再生粗骨料取代率的增加,T形RAC短肢剪力墙特征曲线、耗能能力等指标逐渐增强,同时,随着轴压比的增大,各指标逐渐减小;试件延性性能随着再生粗骨料取代率及轴压比的增加出现不同程度的降低。

冻融与氯盐侵蚀耦合作用下GO-RAC的耐久性能

通过混凝土抗冻性快冻法试验,研究了氧化石墨烯再生粗骨料混凝土(GO-RAC)在冻融循环与氯盐侵蚀耦合作用下的耐久性能,测试分析了GO-RAC的相对动弹性模量、质量损失率、抗压强度及氯离子侵蚀情况.结果表明:冻融循环与氯盐侵蚀的耦合作用加速了再生粗骨料混凝土(RAC)的劣化损伤,经历72次冻融循环后不同GO掺量GO-RAC的相对动弹性模量均降至其初始值的60%以下,宏观劣化程度较普通RAC有不同程度的降低;由于耦合初期侵蚀产物的填充致密效应,GO-RAC的抗压强度呈现先增大后减小的趋势;GO-RAC在冻融循环与氯盐侵蚀耦合作用下的Cl-分布符合Fick第二定律,表面的Cl-质量比随着耦合次数的增加呈指数形式增大,扩散系数随着耦合次数的增加先减小后增大.

Recent studies on mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete in China-A review

Numerous experimental and theoretical studies on recycled aggregate concrete have been carried out in China in the past 10 years.This paper provides a comprehensive review of the related findings of research on the mechanical properties of RAC in China.The influences of the RCA on the strength and deformation characteristics of concrete,the statistical characteristics for the strength of RAC,fracture energy,stress-strain relationships under uniaxial compression,uniaxial tension as well as pure shear,and the residual strength of RAC after exposure to high temperatures,the bond between RAC and different kinds of steel rebar were also reviewed.Furthermore,some recent studies on the numerical simulation of the failure mechanism for RAC at the meso-structure level were discussed.

On carbonation behavior of recycled aggregate concrete

This study tries to reveal the carbonation behavior when recycled coarse aggregates(RCAs) are used to mix new concrete.Six series of tests including 22 groups of recycled aggregate concrete(RAC) specimens were carried out,in which the effects of the water/binder(w/b) ratios,the binder content,the types of mineral admixture,the quality of RCAs,the RCAs replacement and the loading levels on the carbonation behavior of RAC were evaluated,respectively.The results showed that the carbonation behavior of RAC was not only influenced by the quality of new mortar but also by the properties of RCAs.The admixture of mineral admixture influenced the carbonation,and the loading stress level might have a significant impact on the evolution of the carbonation.

Review of studies on structural performance of recycled aggregate concrete in China

This paper presents a review of the studies on the structural performance of recycled aggregate concrete(RAC) elements and structures in the past 10 years in China.The flexural and shear behaviour of RAC beams,the compression performance of RAC columns as well as the flexural performance of RAC slabs are overviewed and summarized.The seismic responses of beam-column joints,shear walls as well as frames made of RAC are also covered.The experimental observations indicate that the structural performance of RAC elements and structures is somewhat similar to that of natural aggregate concrete(NAC) members.A brief introduction to the application of RAC in sustainable buildings in China is also presented.

Test and prediction of chloride diffusion in recycled aggregate concrete

Recycled aggregate concrete （RAC） specimens with different recycled zoarse aggregate replacement ratios by mass （R） are fully immersed in a 10% chloride solution for 235 days. Both free chloride concentration （CI） and total chloride concentration （Ct） are then measured employing a rapid chloride test （RCT） system. The Fick＇s second diffusion law is verified by the test data and used to predict chloride concentration distribution at different immersion periods. Addilionally, pore structures of the new and old mortar in RAC are tested by mercury intrusion porosimetrV （MIP）. It is found that bind- ing chloride concentration （Cb） linearly increases with Cf. In natural aggregate concrete （NAC）, Cf is obviously smaller than that in the RAC in the same testing environment and this is different from the test results of Ct and Cb. Furthermore, the effects of R on the chloride concentration of RAC become severe for specimens subjected to long immersion periods, which can be explained in terms of the pore structures of the new mortar and old adhesive mortar in RAC.

Research on recycled concrete and its utilization in building structures in China

Large quantities of construction and demolition(C&D)building waste are being generated as a result of rapid urbanization and natural disasters in China.An increasing awareness of environmental protection is escalating C&D waste disposal concerns.This paper presents a brief introduction to current shaking table test research in China on structures built with recycled aggregate concrete(RAC).Test structures include a cast-in situ frame model,a precast frame model and a block masonry building.The test results prove that it is feasible to use RAC as a structural material in seismic areas,with recommended modifications and proper design,especially in low-rise structures.This paper also presents several successful applications of RAC in civil and structural engineering projects in China,which will serve to promote RAC as a global ecological structural material.

基于Wiener理论的RAC抗硫酸盐可靠性评价

再生混凝土(RAC)研究对于提高建筑垃圾率用率,改善建材使用环境具有重要意义.以0、30、50%再生粗骨料率和0、15%再生细骨料替代率的6种混凝土为研究对象,研究分析了粗、细骨料替代率对RAC含气量、坍落度、抗压及劈裂抗拉强度等基本物理力学的影响,并通过Wiener建模,得到了混凝土在硫酸盐干湿循环条件下的可靠度.结合SEM表征形貌,分析了RAC在硫酸盐环境下的腐蚀变化,其结果表明:由于再生骨料孔隙率、吸水率均高于天然砂石,使得混凝土含气量和坍落度随着再生骨料替代率增大而增大,且复合替代高于单独替代;单独替代力学性能较差,复合替代强度略有增加,30%~15%力学性能最佳;质量和动弹性模量退化量均能够较好反应RAC在不同干湿循环次数下的可靠性,质量退化量对硫酸盐侵蚀更敏感。

细微钢纤维增强RAC强度及损伤本构模型研究

细微钢纤维作为再生混凝土性能增强材料,在提升再生混凝土强度和韧性方面具有较大的优势。基于此,对不同细微钢纤维体积掺量的再生混凝土力学性能以及单轴受压下损伤本构方程和损伤演化方程进行了研究。结果表明:随着掺入不同体积掺量的细微钢纤维,再生混凝土的抗压强度、劈裂抗拉强度、轴心抗压强度、峰值应变、弹性模量、韧性等力学性能均有不同程度提升,特别是掺量在细微钢纤维体积掺量1.5%时增强效果最明显;分别建立了细微钢纤维特征值与抗压强度、劈裂抗拉强度关系,确定一些参数;此外,基于Weibull分布理论,推导了损伤本构方程,并且依据试验结果建立了模型参数,并且将损伤本构方程作出理论曲线与试验曲线进行了对比,发现两者拟合度较好。