scholarly journals Numerical Study of RC Beams Strengthened with Fe-Based Shape Memory Alloy Strips Using the NSM Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 6809
Author(s):  
Yeong-Mo Yeon ◽  
Ki-Nam Hong ◽  
Sugyu Lee ◽  
Sang-Won Ji
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Fe Analysis ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Fiber Element

This paper presents a finite element (FE) analysis for predicting the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with Fe-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) strips using a near surface mounted (NSM) method. Experimental results reported in the literature were used to verify the proposed FE model. FE analyses were conducted using OpenSees, a general-purpose structural FE analysis program. The RC beam specimens were modeled using a nonlinear beam-column element and a fiber element. The Concrete 02 model, Steel 01 model, and Pinching 04 model were applied to the concrete, steel reinforcement, and Fe-SMA strip in the fiber element, respectively, and the FE analysis was carried out in a displacement control method based on the Newton-Raphson method. The FE model of this study accurately predicted the initial crack load, yield load, and ultimate load. From parametric analyses, it was concluded that an increase in the compressive strength of the concrete increases the ductility of the specimen, and an increase in the level of recovery stress on the Fe-SMA strip increases the initial stiffness of the specimen.

scholarly journals Disturbance compensation-based output feedback adaptive control for shape memory alloy actuator system

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 172988142199399
Author(s):  
Xiaoguang Li ◽  
Bi Zhang ◽  
Daohui Zhang ◽  
Xingang Zhao ◽  
Jianda Han
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Control ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Control Law ◽  
Reference Trajectory ◽  
Disturbance Compensation ◽  
Comparison Results ◽  
Control Scheme ◽  
Actuator System

Shape memory alloy (SMA) has been utilized as the material of smart actuators due to the miniaturization and lightweight. However, the nonlinearity and hysteresis of SMA material seriously affect the precise control. In this article, a novel disturbance compensation-based adaptive control scheme is developed to improve the control performance of SMA actuator system. Firstly, the nominal model is constructed based on the physical process. Next, an estimator is developed to online update not only the unmeasured system states but also the total disturbance. Then, the novel adaptive controller, which is composed of the nominal control law and the compensation control law, is designed. Finally, the proposed scheme is evaluated in the SMA experimental setup. The comparison results have demonstrated that the proposed control method can track reference trajectory accurately, reject load variations and stochastic disturbances timely, and exhibit satisfactory robust stability. The proposed control scheme is system independent and has some potential in other types of SMA-actuated systems.

scholarly journals Seismic Assessment of RC Bridge Columns Retrofitted with Near-Surface Mounted Shape Memory Alloy Technique

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammar Abbass ◽  
Reza Attarnejad ◽  
Mehdi Ghassemieh
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Plastic Hinge ◽  
Bridge Columns ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Seismic Rehabilitation ◽  
Bridge Column ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Fiber Element Modeling

From past earthquakes, it has been found that the large residual displacement of bridges after seismic events could be one of the major causes of instability and serviceability disruption of the bridge. The shape memory alloy bars have the ability to reduce permanent deformations of concrete structures. This paper represents a new approach for retrofitting and seismic rehabilitation of previously designed bridge columns. In this concept, the RC bridge column was divided into three zones. The first zone in the critical region of the column where the plastic hinge is possible to occur was retrofitted with near-surface mounted shape memory alloy technique and wrapped with FRP sheets. The second zone, being above the plastic hinge, was confined with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) jacket only, and the rest of the column left without any retrofitting. For this purpose, five types of shape memory alloy bars were used. One rectangular and one circular RC bridge column was selected and retrofitted with this proposed technique. The retrofitted columns were numerically investigated under nonlinear static and lateral cyclic loading using 2D fiber element modeling in OpenSees software. The results were normalized and compared with the as-built column. The results indicated that the relative self-centering capacity of RC bridge piers retrofitted with this new approach was highly greater than that of the as-built column. In addition, enhancements in strength and ductility were observed.

Experimental Study on Flexural Behavior of Damaged Concrete Beams Strengthened with NSM-CFRP Strips

2012 ◽  
Vol 256-259 ◽  
pp. 1012-1016
Author(s):  
Gu Sheng Tong ◽  
Yong Xiang Wang ◽  
Qiu Lan Wu ◽  
Yong Sheng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Failure Modes ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Damage Level ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Strengthen Effect ◽  
Capacity Loading

In order to investigate the strengthen effect of different embedment lengths of the NSM strip on different damage levels. A series of tests were conducted on damaged reinforced concrete (RC) beams in flexure strengthened with near surface mounted (NSM) carbon- fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips, and initial cracking load, ultimate capacity, loading-deflection curves, and failure modes are examined and analyzed in the paper. The results showed that not only the initial cracking loads and ultimate capacities of the beams are significantly increased，but also the flexural stiffness of the beams in the yield and ultimate behavior stages are improved by using NSM-CFRP strips. The strengthen effect on lower damage level RC beams has no obvious difference with that on non-damaged RC beams. Anchoring of the strip end can increase the ultimate load capacities and decrease the ductility of RC beams. Debonding was found to be the primary failure mode in all cases.

scholarly journals Modeling of CFRP strengthened RC beams using the SNSM technique, proposed as an alternative to NSM and EBR techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (54) ◽  
pp. 21-35
Author(s):  
Adel Boulebd ◽  
Ferhoune Noureddine ◽  
Boukhezar Mohcene ◽  
Habib Abdelhak Mesbah
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Externally Bonded ◽  
Bending Capacity ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Abaqus Software

In this paper, an analytical and numerical study in FEM finite element by the ABAQUS software was conducted. Which aims to study the behaviour of RC beams bending strengthened with SNSM side near surface mounted technique, proposed as a solution to avoid the failure mode by debonding of the strengthening, the disadvantage of the EBR externally bonded reinforced technique, and the failure mode by separation of the concrete cover relative to the NSM near surface mounted technique, by comparing the behaviour of the three techniques, the effect of the quantity of strengthening and confirm the results with the literature. The results of this study show that the numerical and analytical model can predict the behaviour of strengthened RC beams according to the three techniques, a clear improvement of the bending capacity of beams strengthened is noticed. A good preservation of the ductility of SNSM beams with a better failure mode.

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