scholarly journals LOAD-BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS OF BUILDING PARTITIONS OF THE COLD STORAGE CHAMBERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-248
Author(s):  
R. Chmielewski ◽  
L. Kruszka ◽  
L. Muzolf
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Capacity Analysis ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Current Load ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing

The paper presents problems related to the load-bearing capacity analysis of the building partitions of the cold storage facility. The subject of the case study are two different buildings built in the early fifties of the last century. Despite the similar cubature and the construction period, the structures of these buildings are different. The analysed cold store in Warsaw (Poland) is a steel and brick structure, while the second example concerns a reinforced concrete slab-pillar structure located in Wloclawek (Poland). In both cases, the issue related to the assessment of the current technical condition of the structural elements, including the safety of the load-bearing structure and the safety of its use was considered. Moreover, the permissible load for inter-storey slabs in both cases was determined. In order to properly determine the current load-bearing capacity of inter-story slabs, the archival technical and operational documentation of buildings was firstly analysed. Their technical condition was also taken into account in the assessment process. In-situ inspections of both buildings had been carried out. This allowed the determination of the scope of necessary tests and the selection of test and check points for each structural element. Such actions allowed to identify cross-sections of the structural elements and the parameters of built-in materials. The performed diagnostics also allowed to properly determine the technical condition of each structural element, the degree of degradation of the structure and to correctly determine its current load-bearing capacity while simultaneously satisfying both limit states - the Ultimate Limit State (ULS) and the Serviceability Limit State (SLS).

scholarly journals STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT OF THE BRIDGE № M 044 AT THE END OF RYBNIČNÁ STREET ABOVE THE ROAD II/502 BRATISLAVA-PEZINOK

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
P. Paulik ◽  
◽  
O. Chernieva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Immediate Reconstruction ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
The Road ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract. The paper is focused on the results of the survey and diagnostics of the bridge № M 044 at the end of Rybničná street above the road II/502 Bratislava-Pezinok in the Slovak Republic. The article is the result of the cooperation between the Department of Concrete Structures and Bridges of the Slovak Technical University in Bratislava and the Department of Reinforced Concrete Structures and Transport Facilities of the Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture within the framework of the National Scholarship Program of the Slovak Republic. Data were obtained to assess the technical condition of the structures and the bridge as a whole. As a result of the inspection, the type of destruction of each structural element of the frame and superstructure was determined. A study on the content of chloride-ionic contamination of concrete and non-destructive tests of strength parameters was carried out. A detailed research analysis of the results and recommendations for processing the reconstruction has been proposed. In accordance with the valid regulations, due to the significant deformation in the horizontal plane, the cause of which is not known and due to the gradual loss of the bearing function, we evaluate the construction, and technical condition by the degree: VI ‒ very bad, and immediate reconstruction is required. The service life of the bridge is mainly affected by corrosion and displacement of the bearings, as well as contamination of concrete with chlorides from sanding salts and corroded bearings. Corrosion of the reinforcement in the horizon of 5 years can negatively affect the load-bearing capacity of the bridge and there is also an increased risk of falling pieces of the covering layer of the reinforcement on the road leading under the bridge. The following actions are strongly recommended: replace all bearings; reconstruct the waterproofing of the bridge, roadway, drainage system, expansion join on support no. 4; consider the installation of asphalt expansion joins over support no. 1 and piers no. 2 and 3; clean the entire surface with high-pressure water and apply a remedial coating, that would slow down the corrosion of the reinforcement; renew the areas with the delaminated cover layer with a repair compound. The conclusions about the calculation of load bearing capacity are based on the current technical condition of the bridge found during diagnostics (08/2021). During further operation, it is necessary to pay attention to the state of prestressing and possible opening of joints at the contact of beam segments.

scholarly journals Research on Intelligent Evaluation System of Load-bearing Capacity of Existing Reinforced Concrete Bridge

2020 ◽  
Vol 165 ◽  
pp. 04056
Author(s):  
An Zhao ◽  
Qiang Xu ◽  
Jianyong Song
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Concrete Bridge ◽  
Parametric Modelling ◽  
Limit States ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Bridge

The intelligent evaluation system of existing reinforced concrete bridge “BLP” is a special software for the load-bearing capacity rapid analysis and evaluation of the existing reinforced concrete bridge, which was developed by the Highway Research Institute of the Ministry of Transport. Based on the parametric modelling method, it can quickly and easily establish the finite element plane model of the bridge structure for the static analysis of ultimate bearing capacity limit states and serviceability limit state, under variety norms. And it can easily and quickly build variable-section beams and rebars, with the special module. According to the comprehensive modification method of the load-bearing capacity evaluation, it can automatically recommend checking sections, and automatically calculate partial modification coefficient of resistance effect, and conveniently judge the safety coefficient of the sections, and quickly get the results of bridge load-bearing capacity. In summary, this system can significantly improve the work efficiency and accuracy of load-bearing capacity for exiting reinforced concrete bridge. This paper introduces in detail the characteristics of the intelligent analysis technology, calculation principle and real bridge application examples of the system.

Experimental Study of Twin Round Bamboo Concrete Infill Parabolic Tied Arch

2012 ◽  
Vol 517 ◽  
pp. 208-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Smita Chugh ◽  
Anurag Kandya ◽  
Korde Chaaruchandra ◽  
P. Sudhakar
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Loading Condition ◽  
Structural Strength ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Small Thickness

This paper is concerned about the experimental study of twin round bamboo concrete infill composite parabolic tied arch. Experimental investigation is undertaken to validate the structural load bearing capacity of haritha infill arch. The infill arch is tested under three types of loading condition viz a) crown point loading, b) centre half loading and c) distributed point loading. The experimental results brings out the stiffness of the arch to be 1 kN/mm under crown point loading, 1.67 kN/mm under centre half loading and 1.17 kN/mm under distributed loading. The stresses in the materials are well within their allowable limits. Thus this paper is able to successfully report the structural strength of parabolic tied infill arch which promises to be a structural load bearing element. Since, there is no additional formwork required in casting of the arch, apart from the bamboo which itself acts like the formwork, lesser quantity of steel and very small thickness of concrete being involved, the arch qualifies to be a potential structural element for affordable housing and green constructions.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Natural Airfield Pavements Condition Based on the Airfield Pavement Condition Index (APCI)

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 6139
Author(s):  
Mariusz Wesolowski ◽  
Pawel Iwanowski
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Condition Index ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Pavement Condition ◽  
Pavement Condition Index ◽  
Probe Test ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Natural pavements are an important element of flights. Among other things, they allow the plane to be safely slowed down after it has exited the runway. For this reason, load bearing capacity of natural airfield pavements and strength of turf layer at a specified level are required. Currently used testing methods, such as CBR (Californian Bearing Ratio) tests or turf probe test, separately do not give a full image of pavement technical condition. The authors presented the methodology for assessing the technical condition of natural airfield surfaces based on the APCI (Airfield Pavement Condition Index). The index is based at the same time on the load bearing capacity of the surface layer up to 0.85 m and turf layer strength. The mathematical model and the classification of airfield pavements in terms of the APCI indicator are presented. The article also presents an example of using the APCI method to assess shoulders and end safety areas of the runway at one of the operating airport facilities.

scholarly journals RESERVE CAPACITY OF LONGITUDINAL BEAM OF WAGON TRUCK UNDER THE ACTION OF UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LOADING

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (154) ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
О. Kuznetzov ◽  
О. Rubanenko ◽  
О. Khrenov ◽  
E. Rafalskiy
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Power Calculation ◽  
Resource Saving ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Allowable Stresses ◽  
Permissible Stresses

Priority directions and measures among the main branches of urban electric transport are resource saving in the subway transportation system during its operation. First of all, this problem must be solved by scientific support, that is, at the stage of designing parts and components of vehicles. One of the main tasks that are solved at the design stage is to increase the load-bearing capacity of the parts by analyzing their stress-strain state. The article is devoted to the calculation of the load capacity reserve of the longitudinal beam of the front subway trolley under the action of evenly distributed over the entire length of the load without taking into account the transverse forces. The priority of the research topic is substantiated, the purpose and tasks are formulated. Two approaches to the power calculation of the bearing capacity of the longitudinal beam are introduced: the calculation of the permissible stresses and the limit state. In both cases elastic models of beams are considered. In the case of calculation on the limit state, the mechanics of the occurrence of plastic hinges at the places of rigid fixing of the ends of the beam are first substantiated. The beam still retains its load capacity. With the further growth of the external load, the emergence of a plastic hinge is justified even in the middle of the beam with the simultaneous loss of the beam of the bearing capacity. To simulate the behavior of the beam according to its characteristics, including the stress and the degradation condition of its load capacity, the mathematical formulation of the problem of calculating the load capacity of the longitudinal beam when calculating the permissible stresses and the limit state without taking into account the transverse force. The load-bearing capacity of the longitudinal beam in the calculation of permissible stresses and the limit state is analyzed. The analysis of the obtained results allows us to judge the effectiveness of the proposed mathematical model as a whole. The obtained equations for the maximum allowable load when calculating the limit state and the allowable stresses allow us to reliably estimate the bearing capacity of the longitudinal beam in both cases. The increase in the bearing capacity of the beam in the case of calculation on the limit is three times. The conclusions about the adequacy of the analysis of the bearing capacity of the longitudinal beam bearing capacity were made. Keywords: resource saving, beam, bearing capacity, allowable stresses, limit state.

scholarly journals From Material Level to Structural Use of Mineral-Based Composites—An Overview

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katalin Orosz ◽  
Thomas Blanksvärd ◽  
Björn Täljsten ◽  
Gregor Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Mechanical Behaviour ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Comprehensive Description ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Further Development

This paper surveys different material combinations and applications in the field of mineral-based strengthening of concrete structures. Focus is placed on mechanical behaviour on material and component levels in different cementitious composites; with the intention of systematically maping the applicable materials and material combinations for mineral-based strengthening. A comprehensive description of a particular strengthening system developed in Sweden and Denmark, denominated as Mineral-based Composites (MBCs), together with tests from composite material properties to structural elements is given. From tests and survey it can be concluded that the use of mineral-based strengthening system can be effectively used to increase the load bearing capacity of the strengthened structure. The paper concludes with suggestions on further development in the field of mineral-based strengthening.

scholarly journals The Effect of Service Installations on Structural Integrity of Slabs in Buildings

2010 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
Ladslaus Lwambuka
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Cross Sectional Area ◽  
Sectional Area ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Load Bearing

In building construction industry service installations, usually housed in conduit pipes, are commonly mounted inside reinforced concrete structural elements. This practice is adopted to attain aesthetical outlook at both interior and exterior surfaces of the buildings. Depending on the extent of service installations, the cross sectional area of the load bearing structural member is substantially reduced. However, the current structural design guidelines have no provision to accommodate the extent to which the existence of conduit pipes impairs the load bearing capacity of the structural element though reduced cross sectional area. This study has attempted to address this gap in structural design ofbuildings; it involves assessing the current design practice of considering a structural element as a full solid body and comparing its ultimate load bearing capacity with the ones containing the conduit pipes. The study findings are based on test results from laboratory experiments on reinforced concrete slab models with varying intensity of conduit pipeinstallations as commonly practiced on construction sites. Recommendations are put forth when and how to consider the reduced load bearing capacity through the existence of service installations as part of structural engineering designs.

scholarly journals Experimental research of beams with corrugated web

2018 ◽  
Vol 196 ◽  
pp. 01005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Zubkov ◽  
Alexey Lukin ◽  
Vadim Alpatov
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Experimental Methodology ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Load Transmission ◽  
Corrugated Web ◽  
Concentrated Forces

The paper presents an experimental methodology, measuring instruments, equipment and results of an experimental study of beams with corrugated sinusoidal-shaped web. It also investigates the influence of parameters on the beams load bearing capacity. The researchers obtained data on critical loads and types of the extreme limit state at action of concentrated forces with various width of a load transmission section. They also assessed load bearing capacity of beams with different length and section height when work according to single-span jointed scheme.

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