scholarly journals Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of Progressive Collapse Behavior in Scaled RC Beam-Column Subassemblage

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasool Ahmadi ◽  
Omid Rashidian ◽  
Reza Abbasnia ◽  
Foad Mohajeri Nav ◽  
Nima Usefi
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Resistance Mechanisms ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Rc Beam ◽  
Rc Structures ◽  
Collapse Behavior ◽  
Column Removal Scenario

An experimental test was carried out on a 3/10 scale subassemblage in order to investigate the progressive collapse behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Investigation of alternative load paths and resistance mechanisms in scaled subassemblage and differences between the results of full-scale and scaled specimens are the main goals of this research. Main characteristics of specimen response including load-displacement curve, mechanism of formation and development of cracks, and failure mode of the scaled specimen had good agreement with the full-scale specimen. In order to provide a reliable numerical model for progressive collapse analysis of RC beam-column subassemblages, a macromodel was also developed. First, numerical model was validated with experimental tests in the literature. Then, experimental results in this study were compared with validated numerical results. It is shown that the proposed macromodel can provide a precise estimation of collapse behavior of RC subassemblages under the middle column removal scenario. In addition, for further evaluation, using the validated numerical model, parametric study of new subassemblages with different details, geometric and boundary conditions, was also done.

scholarly journals A Review on Progressive Collapse of Building Structures

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Wang ◽  
Anqi Zhang ◽  
Yi Li ◽  
Weiming Yan
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Collapse Mechanism ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Collapse Behavior ◽  
Element Method

Progressive collapse of building structures is generally triggered by a local failure due to accidental actions, followed by subsequent chain effect of the structures which may result in wide range failure or even collapse of the entire buildings. Since the “911” event, progressive collapse of building structures has been widely concerned by engineers and researchers. This paper assesses the current researches on this issue from experimental study, numerical simulation and theoretical analysis. Given the limitation of costs and difficulties of experimental tests, the experimental studies investigate the collapse mechanism, such as development of stress/strain and damage/failure of materials, mainly via the scaled down specimens of structural components and substructures. On the other hand, the collapse behavior of entire building structures is analyzed via the numerical methods, such as the finite element method and the discrete element method. Further, the collapse resistance demand and the robustness assessment for building structures are theoretically studied in depth in which the simplified theoretical models of the collapse-resisting demand and the collapse risk assessment are proposed respectively. At last, the design method to prevent progressive collapse for building structures is also discussed.

scholarly journals An Overview of Progressive Collapse Behavior of Steel Beam-to-Column Connections

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (17) ◽  
pp. 6003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iman Faridmehr ◽  
Mohammad Hajmohammadian Baghban
Keyword(s):  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Steel Beam ◽  
Test Results ◽  
End Plate ◽  
Depth Ratio ◽  
Seat Angle ◽  
Extended End Plate ◽  
Collapse Behavior

Local failure of one or more components due to abnormal loading can induce the progressive collapse of a building structure. In this study, by the aid of available full-scale test results on double-span systems subjected to the middle column loss scenario, an extensive parametric study was performed to investigate the effects of different design parameters on progressive collapse performance of beam-to-column connections, i.e., beam span-to-depth ratio, catenary mechanism, and connection robustness. The selected full-scale double-span assemblies consisted of fully rigid (welded flange-welded web, SidePlate), semi-rigid (flush end-plate, extended end-plate), and flexible connections (top and seat angle, web cleat). The test results, including load-deformation responses, development of the catenary mechanism, and connection robustness, are presented in detail. The finding of this research further enables a comprehensive comparison between different types of steel beam-to-column connections since the effects of span-to-depth ratio and beam sections were filtered out.

Influence Imperfections on the Difference between the Numerical and Experimental Investigations of a Punching in the Central Slab-Column Connections of RC Structures

2015 ◽  
Vol 769 ◽  
pp. 264-269
Author(s):  
Barbara Wieczorek
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Numerical Calculations ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Material Models ◽  
Rc Structures ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Australian Standard ◽  
The Difference

This paper presents the results of laboratory tests concerning the central connection of the slab with the column, in which an additional reinforcement ensuring the structure against a progressive collapse was applied as to recommended in the standard PN-EN 1991-1-7:2008 as well as in PN-EN 1992-1-1:2008. Regulations concerning the necessity of such a reinforcement are also contained in the American and Australian standard as well as in the Bulletin FIB. The obtained results of investigations have been compared with calculations based on a spatial numerical model representing the analyzed phenomenon. The numerical model bases on predefined material models of steel and concrete, taking into account non-linear dependences of the strength of these materials. The values of displacements of the upper surface of the slab depending on the exerted load were compared with the values of numerical calculations.

A simplified ABS numerical model: Comparison with HIL and full scale experimental tests

2008 ◽  
Vol 86 (13-14) ◽  
pp. 1494-1502 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Cheli ◽  
A. Concas ◽  
E. Giangiulio ◽  
E. Sabbioni
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Model Comparison ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Full Scale

An adaptive sliding mode control to stabilize wheel slip and improve traction performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 232 (10) ◽  
pp. 2392-2405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulkadir Zirek ◽  
Petr Voltr ◽  
Michael Lata ◽  
Jaroslav Novák
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Sliding Mode Control ◽  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Adhesion Force ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Test Stand ◽  
Adaptive Sliding Mode Control ◽  
Mode Control

Advanced antislip control methods are available these days. However, due to increasing requirements with regard to demand and emerging technologies in the field of railways, further research on antislip control is required. Therefore, in this study, an antislip control algorithm, based on a sliding mode control, is proposed to stabilize the slip and improve the traction ability of a full-scale tram wheel test stand. To verify the validity of the control scheme, a numerical model of a tram wheel test stand has been generated using the MATLAB editor. The Freibauer and Polach contact theory has been employed to determine the coefficient of adhesion and adhesion force. Moreover, the derived algorithm was implemented on a full-scale tram wheel test stand. Experiments were carried out under several wheel–roller surface conditions. The results of the refined numerical model are in good agreement with the experimental data obtained from the tram wheel test stand. For both the experimental tests and the numerical model, the response of the proposed control algorithm is rather satisfactory with regard to the stabilization of the slip and improvement of the traction ability.

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