Mechanical and metallographic characterization of iron tie-rods in masonry buildings: An experimental study

Author(s):  
C. Calderini ◽  
R. Vecchiattini ◽  
C. Battini ◽  
P. Piccardo
Author(s):  
Katsumasa Miyazaki ◽  
Kunio Hasegawa ◽  
Koichi Saito ◽  
Bostjan Bezensek

The fitness-for-service code requires the characterization of non-aligned multiple flaws for the flaw evaluation, which is performed using a flaw proximity rule. Worldwide almost all codes provide own proximity rule, often with unclear technical bases of the application of proximity rule to ductile fracture. To clarify the appropriate proximity rule for non-aligned multiple flaws in fully plastic fracture, fracture tests on flat plate specimen with non-aligned multiple through wall flaws were conducted at ambient temperature. The emphasis of this study was put on the flaw alignment rule, which determines whether non-aligned flaws are treated as independent or aligned onto the same plane for the purpose of flaw evaluations. The effects of the flaw separation and flaw size on the maximum load were investigated. The experimental results were compared with the estimations of the collapse load using the alignment rules in the ASME Section XI, BS7910 and API 579-1 codes. A new estimation procedure specific to the fully plastic fracture was proposed and compared with the comparison with the experimental results.


Measurement ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 109608
Author(s):  
Zhifeng Liu ◽  
Mingpo Zheng ◽  
Jinfei Guo ◽  
Hongyan Chu ◽  
Xing Yan ◽  
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2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 1240021
Author(s):  
GUILLAUME LAFFITE ◽  
XU ZHENG ◽  
LOUIS RENAUD ◽  
FRANÇOIS BESSUEILLE ◽  
ELISABETH CHARLAIX ◽  
...  

We present an experimental study on the electrofluidic transistor in this paper. A novel and easy way to integrate the transistor into a microchannel is developed. The performances of the insulating layer, especially the leakage current under gate voltage, are carefully characterized. The change of surface charge on silica surface by gate polarization is measured, however, by measuring the streaming current, the gating effect on zeta potential has not been observed. This result should imply new assumption in the understanding of the charge regulation in the electrical double layer under gate polarization.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dora Foti ◽  
Michela Lerna ◽  
Vitantonio Vacca

Masonry is a composite material largely used in construction. It exhibits several advantages, including significant compressive strength, thermal inertia, and aesthetic beauty. A disadvantage of masonry is mainly related to the inadequate shear strength due to the poor capacity and ductility of the adopted mortar. This aspect is crucial in seismic areas. In this paper, the behavior of polyurethane foams, used as adhesives for the construction of thin joints brick masonry walls, has been investigated. First, the characterization of components was carried out, followed by laboratory uniaxial tests on masonry walls and shear tests on triplets. Moreover, a comparison of the behavior of the foam-brick walls with respect to the traditional mortars masonry was carried out, as the type of joints varies and the arrangement of the holes of the bricks varies with respect to the direction of the applied load. Results provide indications on which adhesive has to be adopted for masonry buildings in reference to the site of construction (i.e., seismic hazard).


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