scholarly journals Reliability-based assessment of the partial factor for shear design of fibre reinforced concrete members without shear reinforcement

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Miguel Bairán ◽  
Nikola Tošić ◽  
Albert de la Fuente

AbstractFibre reinforced concrete (FRC) is increasingly used for structural purposes owing to its many benefits, especially in terms of improved overall sustainability of FRC structures relative to traditional reinforced concrete (RC). Such increased structural use of FRC requires safe and reliable models for its design in ultimate limit states (ULS). Particularly important are models for shear strength of FRC members without shear resistance due to the potential of brittle failure. The fib Model Code 2010 contains a model for the shear strength of FRC members without shear reinforcement and the same partial factor accepted for RC structures is accepted for FRC elements. This approach, however, is potentially on the unsafe side since the uncertainties of some design-determining mechanical properties of FRC (i.e., residual flexural strength) are larger than those for RC. Therefore, in this study, a comprehensive reliability-based calibration of the partial factor γc for the shear design of FRC members without shear reinforcement according to the fib Model Code 2010 model is performed. As a first step, the model error δ is assessed on 332 experimental results. Then, a parametric analysis of 700 cases is performed and a relationship between the target failure probability βR and γc is established. The results demonstrate that the current model together with the prescribed value of γc = 1.50 does not comply with the failure probabilities accepted for the different consequences of failure of FRC members over a 50-year service life. Therefore, changes to the shear resistance model are proposed in order to achieve the target failure probabilities.

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodolfo Giacomim Mendes de Andrade ◽  
Magno Teixeira Mota ◽  
Michèle Schubert Pfeil ◽  
Romildo Dias Toledo Filho ◽  
Ronaldo Carvalho Battista ◽  
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2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 659-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. V. P. Sacramento ◽  
M. P. Ferreira ◽  
D. R. C. Oliveira ◽  
G. S. S. A. Melo

Punching strength is a critical point in the design of flat slabs and due to the lack of a theoretical method capable of explaining this phenomenon, empirical formulations presented by codes of practice are still the most used method to check the bearing capacity of slab-column connections. This paper discusses relevant aspects of the development of flat slabs, the factors that influence the punching resistance of slabs without shear reinforcement and makes comparisons between the experimental results organized in a database with 74 slabs carefully selected with theoretical results using the recommendations of ACI 318, EUROCODE 2 and NBR 6118 and also through the Critical Shear Crack Theory, presented by Muttoni (2008) and incorporated the new fib Model Code (2010).


2016 ◽  
Vol 711 ◽  
pp. 690-697
Author(s):  
Radomír Pukl ◽  
Tereza Sajdlová ◽  
Jan Červenka ◽  
Vladimir Červenka

Steel fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) has higher ductility, it can save amount of convention reinforcement, labour and in consequence costs of the structure. However, broader use of SFRC as construction material is limited among others by lack of design codes. According to the previous study, reliability and safety of ordinary reinforced engineering can be verified using non-linear finite element analysis and several safety formats that are proposed in fib Model Code 2010. In the presented paper, safety formats are applied for fibre reinforced structures such as tunnel lining precast segment and individual approaches are compared. As tensile and shear cracks or compressive crushing can develop in the fibre reinforced concrete under severe conditions, the design combining numerical and experimental investigations together with safety formats is appropriate method how to obtain safe and reliable structure. Finite element method and advanced material models taking into account FRC properties such as shape of tensile softening branch, high toughness and ductility are described in the paper. Since the variability of FRC material properties is rather high, full probabilistic analysis seems to be the most appropriate format for evaluation of structural performance, reliability and safety.


2006 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 933-944 ◽  
Author(s):  
H El Chabib ◽  
M Nehdi ◽  
A Saïd

The exact effect that each of the basic shear design parameters exerts on the shear capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) beams without shear reinforcement (Vc) is still unclear. Previous research on this subject often yielded contradictory results, especially for reinforced high-strength concrete (HSC) beams. Furthermore, by simply adding Vc and the contribution of stirrups Vs to calculate the ultimate shear capacity Vu, current shear design practice assumes that the addition of stirrups does not alter the effect of shear design parameters on Vc. This paper investigates the validity of such a practice. Data on 656 reinforced concrete beams were used to train an artificial neural network model to predict the shear capacity of reinforced concrete beams and evaluate the performance of several existing shear strength calculation procedures. A parametric study revealed that the effect of shear reinforcement on the shear strength of RC beams decreases at a higher reinforcement ratio. It was also observed that the concrete contribution to shear resistance, Vc, in RC beams with shear reinforcement is noticeably larger than that in beams without shear reinforcement, and therefore most current shear design procedures provide conservative predictions for the shear strength of RC beams with shear reinforcement.Key words: analysis, artificial intelligence, beam depth, compressive strength, modeling, shear span, shear strength.


2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-158
Author(s):  
Marta Słowik

In the paper, the influence of longitudinal reinforcement on shear capacity of reinforced concrete members without shear reinforcement is discussed. The problem is analyzed on the basis of the author’s own test results and tests results reported in the professional literature. It has been concluded that longitudinal reinforcement has an effect on shear capacity especially in members of shear span-to-depth ratio a/d < 2,5. The test results have also been used to verify standard methods of calculating the shear capacity in reinforced concrete members without shear reinforcement given in Eurocode 2, ACI Standard 318 and Model Code 2010.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1203 (2) ◽  
pp. 022108
Author(s):  
Daniel Čereš ◽  
Katarína Gajdošová

Abstract The main reasons for strengthening flat slabs are the change of the use of a building, increase in the value of loads, degradation of the concrete cover layer, or insufficient reinforcement. This paper is focused on the assessment of punching shear capacity of the strengthened flat slabs without shear reinforcement. One of the possibilities how to enhance punching shear capacity is the addition of reinforced concrete topping. The main goal of this paper is to compare the possibilities for calculation of the increase in the punching shear capacity by investigation of the influence of different thicknesses of concrete toppings and different reinforcement ratio. A reference specimen is represented by a fragment of a flat slab with the thickness of h = 200 mm supported by circular column with the diameter of 250 mm. Three different thicknesses (50 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm) of concrete toppings were considered together with three different reinforcement ratios for each thickness of concrete overlay. Theoretical predictions of the punching shear resistance of flat slabs were evaluated by design guidelines according to the relevant standards: Eurocode 2 (EN 1992-1-1), Model Code 2010 and draft of the second generation of Eurocode 2 (prEN 1992-1-1). The differences in the influence of reinforcement ratio are significant. In Model Code 2010 the reinforcement ratio in concrete topping was considered in equation of moment of resistance. This is unlike in both of the mentioned Eurocodes, where the reinforcement ratio was assumed as a geometric average value of the original reinforcement ratio in the slab before strengthening and of the reinforcement ratio of concrete topping. All the predicted theoretical calculations are based on the perfect connection and bond between the original and new layer of concrete. These predictions should be verified by experimental investigation, which is going to be prepared shortly. By the additional increase in the thickness of concrete topping or in the amount of added reinforcement the attention should be payed to the limitation of the punching shear resistance by the value of the maximum punching shear resistance in the compression concrete strut.


Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1711
Author(s):  
Changyong Li ◽  
Na Liang ◽  
Minglei Zhao ◽  
Kunqi Yao ◽  
Jie Li ◽  
...  

This paper is the outcome of experiments on the shear performance of reinforced concrete beams with approved composite-recycled aggregates. The strength grade of composite-recycled aggregate concrete (CRAC) was between 30 MPa and 60 MPa. The shear span-to-depth ratio varied from 1 to 3. The adaptability of HRB400 rebar, with critical yield strength of 400 MPa, used as stirrups was also verified. As the composite technology overcame the shortcomings of recycled coarse aggregate, CRAC had similar mechanical properties with those of conventional concrete. Details on the shear behaviors of test beams under a four-point loading test are presented. The results indicated that the changes of CRAC strain, stirrup strain, and shear-crack width depended on the failure patterns, which are controlled by the shear-span to depth ratio. The stirrups yield at the failure of reinforced CRAC beams. The shear cracking resistance and the shear capacity of reinforced CRAC beams can be predicted by the statistical equations. Based on the design codes GB50010, ACI318-19, Model Code 2010 and DIN-1045-1-2008 for conventional reinforced concrete beams, the shear strengths provided by CRAC and stirrups are statistical analyzed. The rationality of the design equations is examined by the utilization level of shear strength provided by CRAC. The maximum shear-crack widths are extracted from the test data of reinforced CRAC beams at normal service state. Comparatively, by specifying the lower limit of shear strength provided by the CRAC with various shear-span to depth ratios, China code GB50010 gives a rational method for utilizing CRAC. Under the premise that the design of shear capacity would give considerations to meet the normal serviceability, the factored strength of HRB400 rebar should be 360 MPa for the calculation of shear strength provided by stirrups. The design methods in codes of GB50010, ACI318-19 and Model Code 2010 are conservative for the shear capacity of reinforced CRAC beams.


2015 ◽  
Vol 1119 ◽  
pp. 672-676
Author(s):  
Vladimir E. Rusanov

Fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) has wide spectrum of advantages in tunnelling. Post-cracking behaviour of FRC wasn’t taken into account by Russian engineers while structural design led to underestimation of material abilities. New approach is based on fib Model Code 2010, which provides residual tensile strength Class of FRC. Research Center “FRC” (http://rcfrc.com/) carried out tests with specimens of different types of FRC, which supported by Russian Foundation for Basic Research. Research involved different specimens – plain concrete and FRC with macro-synthetic fibre of different dosage and types. The results showed the efficiency of each type of fibre. The Class of FRC was defined for each specimen series according to results.


Author(s):  
Jan Krejsa ◽  
Milan Holicky ◽  
Miroslav Sykora

Abstract The submitted contribution is focused on the model uncertainty related to shear resistance of reinforced concrete beams with stirrups. Using available test results, effects of basic variables on the model uncertainty are analysed. Considering the section-oriented models provided in EN 1992-1-1 and in the new fib Model Code 2010 are critically compared. Proposed probabilistic description of the model uncertainty consists of the lognormal distribution having the mean and coefficient of variation dependent on the considered model. Strength of shear reinforcement seems to be the most important basic variable for most of the considered models.


1996 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 998-1011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa G. Sherif ◽  
Walter H. Dilger

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that the shear design of slabs according to the relevant Canadian CSA A23.3-94 (and U.S. ACI 318-95) design codes can be unsafe under certain conditions, and to propose improved design equations, some of which should be considered immediately for implementation in the Canadian CSA code. The paper deals with interior slab–column connections, with and without shear reinforcement, subjected to shear force alone or to a combination of shear force and unbalanced bending moment. Some comparisons with the British code BS 8110-85 and the CEB –FIP model code 1990 are also made. Tests reported in the literature and some experiments by the authors provide the basis for this study. Key words: flat concrete plates, slab–column connections, shear strength, punching shear, shear reinforcement, moment transfer.


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