scholarly journals Improved Fastener-Based Modelling Method for Reinforced Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Xingxing Wang ◽  
Youcheng Li ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Shangxin Gao
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Models ◽  
Elastic Beam ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Modelling Method ◽  
Shear Performance ◽  
Cold Formed Steel ◽  
Hysteretic Characteristics ◽  
Relative Errors ◽  
Equivalent Method

The fastener-based computational model is improved and extended to predict the shear performance of reinforced cold-formed steel (RCFS) shear walls. The failure mechanism of sheathing-to-stud connections with double-layer wallboards is first analysed, and a method for determining those connections’ shear properties is proposed. Numerical models of RCFS shear walls are then established and analysed. Based on simulated results that have been fully validated by previous test results, an equivalent method for perforated RCFS shear walls is proposed. Finally, the application of the improved fastener-based modelling method to mid-rise RCFS shear walls is verified. The following results were obtained. (1) The simulated load-displacement curves can fully reflect shear wall hysteretic characteristics; moreover, the relative errors between the simulated and test results are within 14.2%. (2) The equivalent method that simplifies the wall segment over an opening as a linear elastic beam is applicable in the case of 1.5 < b/d (i.e., the ratio of the opening width to the depth of the wall segment over the opening) ≤5.0. (3) The improved fastener-based modelling method can be used to effectively predict the lateral performance of mid-rise RCFS shear walls.

Shear performance of cold-formed steel shear walls with high-aspect-ratios

Structures ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 1193-1206
Author(s):  
Zhao Yan ◽  
Yu Cheng ◽  
Chen Shicai ◽  
Jiang Ziqin ◽  
Zhang Wenying
Keyword(s):  
Shear Walls ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
Shear Performance ◽  
Cold Formed Steel

scholarly journals Testing and numerical analysis on cold-formed steel shear walls using corrugated steel sheathing

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenying Zhang ◽  
Yuanqi Li ◽  
Cheng Yu
Keyword(s):  
Parametric Analysis ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Shear Stiffness ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Shear Wall ◽  
High Shear ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Steel Sheets ◽  
Cold Formed Steel ◽  
Vertical Gravity

Cold-formed steel framed shear wall sheathed with corrugated steel sheets is a promising shear wall system for low- and mid-rise constructions at high wind and seismic zones due to its advantages of non-combustibility, high shear strength, and high shear stiffness. Monotonic and cyclic tests on full-scale wall assemblies using corrugated steel sheathing was conducted. To investigate the effect of vertical/gravity loading, shear wall specimens were tested under two different loading conditions: lateral loading, and a combined lateral and vertical/gravity loading. The test results are presented and discussed in this paper. Besides, finite element model of the proposed shear wall was created in Abaqus software. The validity of the numerical model was verified based on the test results. A series of parametric analysis were conducted, including the thickness of framing members, the cross section of stud members, yield strength of the frame members, stud spacing, and the influence of gravity loads. The detailed modeling information, relevant parametric analysis and recommendations for practical application of this type of shear resisting system are also presented.

scholarly journals Investigation on the Design Method of Shear Strength and Lateral Stiffness of the Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Shaofeng Nie ◽  
Tianhua Zhou ◽  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Ben Zhang ◽  
Shuo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Shear Wall ◽  
Design Methods ◽  
Lateral Stiffness ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Gypsum Board ◽  
Cold Formed Steel

The assembled cold-formed steel stud shear walls are the main lateral force resisting members of cold-formed steel residential buildings. In this paper, three cold-formed steel shear walls with different types of sheathings (gypsum board and OSB board) were tested under the monotonic lateral loading. The failure modes, the shear strength, and the load-displacement curves of the shear walls were obtained and analyzed to investigate the relationship between screws and shear walls. The test results showed that the material types of the sheathings influence the shear strength of the CFS shear wall greatly. The sum of shear strengths of CFS shear walls with one-side gypsum board and CFS shear walls with one-side OSB board is close to that of the CFS shear wall with the both-sided board (one side is gypsum board and the other side is OSB board). The shear strength of the screws between the board and the CFS stud plays a decisive role in the shear strength of the CFS shear wall, which is usually governed by the shear strength of the screw connections. The design methods of the shear strength and the lateral stiffness of the CFS shear walls were proposed and evaluated by comparing the calculated results with the test results. The comparison results demonstrated that the modified design method of shear strength is conservative and feasible to predict the shear strength of the CFS shear wall. The design method of the lateral stiffness of the CFS shear wall is available to calculate the lateral displacement of the CFS shear wall under the elastic stage, but it is not useful under the nonelastic stage. The proposed design methods can be served as a reference for engineering practice.

Experimental Study on Seismic Behavior of Cold-Formed Thin-Walled Steel R.C.Shear Wall

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 708-713
Author(s):  
Ming Xu ◽  
Yong Qin Yao ◽  
Liang Chen ◽  
Zhong Fan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Wall Structure ◽  
Lateral Loads ◽  
Steel Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Cold Formed Steel ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Hysteretic Characteristics ◽  
Analytical Result

CTSRC (cold-formed thin-walled steel reinforced concrete) shear walls system studied herein is made up of cold-formed steel and concrete. Five shear walls were tested quasi-statically under low cyclic lateral loads. The characteristics including failure modes, hysteretic characteristics, ductility and stiffness degradation are investigated. Analytical result indicates that, the CTSRC shear wall structure possess adequate bearing capacity, good seismic performance and high ductility. Stirrup ratio of the restrained side columns had no significant influence on wall’s bearing capacity, but walls with higher stirrup ratio show higher ductility.

scholarly journals Structural Design and Modelling Method for the Post-tensioned CLT Shear Wall Structures

2019 ◽  
pp. 84-91
Author(s):  
Minjuan He ◽  
Xiaofeng Sun ◽  
Zheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Models ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Shear Wall ◽  
Cumulative Distribution ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Base Shear ◽  
Modelling Method ◽  
Wall Structures ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Post Tensioned

This paper presents the direct displacement-based design (DDD) procedure, structural modelling method, and structural performance calibration for post-tensioned CLT shear wall structures (PT-CLTstrs). Numerical models of the post-tensioned (PT) CLT shear walls were developed and calibrated with the experimental results. Based on the developed shear wall models, parametric analysis were conducted to investigate the lateral performance influencing factors. Then, a DDD procedure was developed and demonstrated by the design examples of a set of 8-, 12-, and 16-storey PT-CLTStrs. The corresponding simplified structural models were developed, and then a series of pushover and time-history dynamic analysis were conducted to calibrate the calculated structural performance objectives with the design targets of the DDD procedure. Finally, the empirical cumulative distribution functions (CDFs) of the maximum inter-storey drift (MaxISDR) were constructed. It is found that when the width of the PT CLT shear walls increases from 1.8 m to 3.0 m, the base shear at the drift of 2.0 % increases by twice accordingly. When the diameter of the PT strand increases from 15.2 mm to 34.6 mm, the base shear at the drift of 2.0 % increases by up to five times. Additionally, the MaxISDR limitation of the PT-CLTStrs is recommended as 2.2 % under the collapse prevention (CP) hazard level. The study results can serve as guidelines for the development of engineering design methods for the PT-CLTStrs.

Study on shear performance of the connection with external stiffening ring between square steel tubular column and unequal-depth steel beams

2020 ◽  
pp. 136943322098166
Author(s):  
Shuhao Yin ◽  
Bin Rong ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Yiliang Sun ◽  
Wuchen Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Failure Modes ◽  
Plastic Hinge ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Steel Beams ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Panel Zone ◽  
Load Paths ◽  
Shear Performance

This paper studies the shear performance of the connection with the external stiffening ring between the square steel tubular column and unequal-depth steel beams. Two specimens of interior column connections were tested under low cyclic loading. The deformation characteristics and failure modes exhibited by the test phenomena can be summarized as: (1) two specimens all exhibited shear deformation in steel tube web of the panel zone and (2) weld fracture in the panel zone and plastic hinge failure at beam end were observed. Besides, load-displacement behaviors and strain distributions have been also discussed. The nonlinear finite element models were developed to verify the test results. Comparative analyses of the bearing capacity, failure mode, and load-paths between the equal-depth and unequal-depth beam models have been carried out.

Influence of Insulation Type on In-Plane Shear Behavior of Insulated Concrete Sandwich Panels (ICSP) with GFRP Grid Shear Connectors

2014 ◽  
Vol 525 ◽  
pp. 416-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye Ran Kim ◽  
Dae Hyun Kang ◽  
Hyun Do Yun
Keyword(s):  
Shear Flow ◽  
Outer Wall ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Flow Strength ◽  
Plane Shear ◽  
Shear Connectors ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Shear Performance

This paper reports the experimental results to evaluate in-plane shear performance of insulated concrete sandwich panel (ICSP) with glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) grid shear connectors. The variables considered in this study are the grid size (35 and 53mm) of GFRP shear connectors and the types of insulation (expanded polystyrene, EPS and extruded polystyrene with special slots, XPSS). For loading in-plane shear force to interface between inner and outer wall of ICSP system, the ICSP specimens were supported vertically at the bottom edge of the two concrete outer walls by steel blocks. The test results indicate that ICSP with XPSS developed higher shear flow strengths in ICSP with EPS when 35mm spacing of GFRP grid is used. Also, the test results indicated that as the grid spacing of GFRP shear connector decreases, the shear flow strength of ICSP with XPSS insulation was higher, but the shear flow strength of ICSP with EPS insulation was lower.

Local buckling capacity of C-shaped cold-formed steel sections with punched webs

1984 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Loov
Keyword(s):  
Local Buckling ◽  
Effective Width ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Average Yield ◽  
Steel Sections ◽  
Load Tests ◽  
Cold Formed Steel ◽  
Stub Column ◽  
Best Fit ◽  
The Web

Load tests were carried out on 36 stub column samples of cold-formed steel studs having 38.1 mm wide × 44.5 mm long holes punched through their webs, steel thicknesses of 1.21–2.01 mm, and overall section depths of 63–204 mm. Based on these tests a best-fit equation for the effective width of the unstiffened portion of the web beside the holes has been developed. Suggested design equations have been proposed. The test results support the present equation for the average yield stress [Formula: see text] in Canadian Standards Association Standard S136-1974 but the present code equations for unstiffened plates are unduly conservative when applied to the design of the web adjacent to openings of the size considered.

Influencing factors analysis on shear capacity of cold-formed steel light frame shear walls

Structures ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 3588-3604
Author(s):  
Wenying Zhang ◽  
Xiangzhi Xu ◽  
Yu Zheng ◽  
Shuangshuang Wang ◽  
Yuanqi Li
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Shear Walls ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Factors Analysis ◽  
Cold Formed Steel
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