scholarly journals Experimental and Finite Element Analysis of External ALC Panel Steel Frames with New Semi-Rigid Connector

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 10990
Author(s):  
Kewei Ding ◽  
Da Zong ◽  
Yunlin Liu ◽  
Shulin He ◽  
Wanyu Shen

In this paper, a new ALC panel connector was proposed. It has a good engineering economy and high fault tolerance. A quasistatic loading experiment was carried out to verify the feasibility of the external ALC panel steel frame under seismic loading. The test phenomena, hysteretic curve, skeleton curve, stiffness degradation, and energy dissipation of two sets of full-scale specimens were analyzed and discussed. Moreover, the simulation of pendulous Z-panel connectors with different thicknesses was carried out using ABAQUS software. The comparison reveals that the semi-rigid connection has a full hysteresis curve, good energy dissipation capacity, and a 15% increase in peak load capacity. Finally, similar results for different thicknesses in the use of pendulous Z-panel connectors reveal that using the 6 mm connector may be the most economical solution for engineering.

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 252-255
Author(s):  
Ya Feng Xu ◽  
Qian Chen ◽  
Pi Yuan Xu ◽  
Riyad S. Aboutaha

Composite concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) column is a new type of column having high ductility and high load-bearing capacity. In this paper, the finite element analysis software ABAQUS is used to study the seismic performance of 3D joint of composite CFST column and steel beam. The hysteretic curve and skeleton curve are obtained by changing the strength grade of the steel beam; calculate the energy dissipation ratio of the joint. The results show that the higher the beam’s steel strength the higher ultimate capacity of the joint in the constant axial load. But the full degree of hysteresis curve, energy dissipation and displacement ductility of the space joint decrease.


2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-139
Author(s):  
Weidong Sun ◽  
Kang Li ◽  
Xinyu Niu

Through the pseudo-static test on the steel truss coupling beams with buckling-restrained brace, the bearing capacity, deformation capacity, hysteresis curve, skeleton curve, ductility, Energy Dissipation and stiffness degradation of such coupling beam are understood. The test results show that the steel truss coupling beams with buckling-restrained brace is characterized by bigger bearing capacity, higher ductility and good plastic energy dissipation capacity.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zongping Chen ◽  
Ji Zhou ◽  
Zhibin Li ◽  
Xinyue Wang ◽  
Xingyu Zhou

The application of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) in concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) structures can eliminate the deterioration of concrete performance caused by the original defects of the recycled aggregate, which also provides an effective way for the recycling of waste concrete. In this paper, a test of a small scale model of a circular CFST column-reinforced concrete (RC) beam frame with RACs under low cyclic loading was presented in order to investigate its seismic behavior. The failure modes, plastic hinges sequence, hysteresis curve, skeleton curve, energy dissipation capacity, ductility and stiffness degeneration of the frame were presented and analyzed in detail. The test results show that the design method of the recycled aggregate concrete filled circular steel tube (RACFCST) frame complies with the seismic design requirements of a stronger joint followed by the stronger column and the weaker beam. The hysteresis curve of the frame is symmetrical, showing a relatively full shuttle shape; at the same time, the ductility coefficient of the frame is greater than 2.5, showing good deformation performance. In addition, when the frame is damaged, the displacement angle is greater than 1/38, and the equivalent damping ratios coefficient is 0.243, which indicates that the frame has excellent anti-collapse and energy dissipation abilities. In summary, the RACFCST frame has good seismic behavior, which can be applied to high-rise buildings in high-intensity seismic fortification areas.


2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 4521-4524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Gang Zhang ◽  
Yan Mei Liu ◽  
Yuan Feng Gao ◽  
Jian Han

Pall-typed dampers(PFD) have good energy dissipation, and shape memory alloy(SMA) brace has good super-elastic performance, so the PFD-SMA support system is put forward. Through the test study of PFD-SMA support system, analyze the influence to its hysteretic characteristic by preload force of Pall-typed frictional damper, the stiffness and length parameters of shape memory alloy support. The test results show that PFD-SMA support system s have good energy dissipation and good reposition due to its super-elastic performance, with pre-load force increase, its super-elastic performance acts better, its hysteretic curve show super-elastic performance too, and it verifies the correctness of the finite element analysis.


2016 ◽  
Vol 835 ◽  
pp. 643-648
Author(s):  
Jia Fang ◽  
Huang Dong

An improved nonlinear vibration isolator is proposed in this paper. It uses the exact solution derived load-displacement hysteresis curve formula based on energy method to calculate disc spring, combined with the finite element analysis. The static load capacity and dynamic mechanical property of this new type disc spring vibration isolator is validated through the static load tests or fatigue analysis. Compared with the rubber vibration isolator, the conclusion can be found: the new type vibration isolator has wider scope of vibration isolation, and is better in low frequency vibration isolation. These research achievements are of significant importance in the vibration isolation of heavy load and great shock mechanical equipment.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Yingchao Ma ◽  
Jinqing Jia

The seismic behaviors of steel reinforced ultrahigh strength concrete (SRUHSC) frames with different axial compression ratios and shear span ratios are experimentally studied through the reversed cyclic loading test of four specimens. The test results reveal that the seismic response of the frame is closely related to the failure process and failure mode of the columns. Based on the results, a systematic exploration is further conducted in terms of the characteristics of the skeleton curve, hysteresis curve, strength degradation, stiffness degradation, and energy dissipation capacity of the structure. The results indicate that as the axial compression ratio increases, and the shear span ratio decreases, the failure process of the entire structure and the weakening of the beam end are accelerated. Meanwhile, a change of the failure mode is also observed, accompanied by corresponding changes in the strength, stiffness, and energy dissipation capacity of the system.


Author(s):  
E. Satria ◽  
L. Son ◽  
M. Bur ◽  
M. Dzul Akbar

In seismic areas, the application of structural dampers becomes compulsory in the design of buildings. There are various types of dampers, such as viscous elastic dampers, viscous fluid dampers, friction dampers, tune mass dampers, yielding/ metallic dampers, and magnetic dampers. All damper systems are designed to protect structural integrities, control damages, prevent injuries by absorbing earthquake energy, and reduce deformation. This paper is a part of research investigating the behaviour of the U-shaped steel damper (as one type of metallic damper) that can be applied to the buildings in seismic areas. The dampers are used as connections between the roof and supporting structure, with the two general purposes. The first is to control the displacement of roof under an earthquake, and the second is to absorb seismic energy through the plasticity of some parts in dampers. If a strong earthquake occurs, the plasticity will absorb the seismic energy; therefore, heavy damage could be avoided from the roof’s mainframes. In this paper, several models of U-shaped steel dampers are introduced. Several parameters, such as elastic stiffness, maximum strength, and energy dissipation, are determined under two conditions. Firstly, static analysis of the proposed damper under variation of U-steel plate configurations, searching the model with more significant energy dissipation. Secondly, static analysis of the unsymmetrical and symmetrical damper under different loading directions. An in-house finite element program that involves both geometrical and material nonlinearities is developed as a problem solver. A quasi-static lateral loading is given to each model until one cycle of the hysteresis curve is reached (in the displacement range between -20 mm to +20 mm). The above parameters are calculated from the hysteresis curve. From the results, the behaviour of the U-steel damper can be described as follows. Firstly, increasing the energy dissipation in the lateral direction can be done by increasing the lateral stiffness of the damper. However, it can reduce the maximum elastic deformation of the damper. Secondly, under the random direction of loading, a symmetrical shape can increase the energy dissipation of the damper.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weifan Xu ◽  
Xu Yang ◽  
Fenglai Wang ◽  
Bin Chi

The seismic performance of prefabricated reinforced concrete block masonry shear walls (PRMSWs) was studied. Five PRMSWs were tested under cyclic loading to evaluate the effect of the axial compression ratio and the distribution of the vertical rebar on the inelastic behavior. Based on the experimental results, the lateral load capacity, failure mode, lateral drift, ductility, stiffness degradation, energy dissipation, and the seismic performance stability of the specimens were analyzed. The finite element analysis of the specimens was conducted with ABAQUS, which agreed quite well with the laboratory findings. Relevant results showed that PRMSW exhibited favorable ductility and energy dissipation. The increase of the compression ratio led to stiffer, but more brittle, inelastic behavior of the specimens that had higher flexural strength. The shear walls that had concentrated vertical rebar at the sides exhibited relatively higher load capacity and less ductility compared to the walls that had evenly distributed rebar. The inelastic lateral drift limit of the PRMSW could be assigned 1/120. The equivalent viscous damping ratio of the PRMSW was 9–13% at ultimate load. These results provide a technical basis for the design and application of the PRMSW structures.


2011 ◽  
Vol 261-263 ◽  
pp. 576-580
Author(s):  
Xiao Jing Yuan ◽  
Fan Liu

Flexible piers have been widely used in bridge engineering due to its superior ductility. The stirrup ratio and slenderness ratio were deemed to have a most important impact on hysteretic behavior of them. Five flexible piers were made under static vertical loads and low cyclic horizontal reversed loads. The process of test was introduced and failure mechanism, hysteretic behavior, skeleton curve, ductility, energy dissipation capacity, and stiffness degeneration of flexible piers were analyzed. Experimental studies show that (1) Failure mode of specimen is bending failure and their ductility factor falls between 4.15 and 6.30; (2) displacement ductility factor improves with increasing of the stirrup ratio. Stirrup could greatly improve the capacity on ductility and energy dissipation, while it has little impact on the bearing capacity; (3) ultimate bearing capacity decline with the increase of slenderness ratio, however, when the slenderness ratio member is larger, the hysteresis curve is fuller and energy-dissipation is better.


2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-39
Author(s):  
Liufeng Zhang ◽  
Yinghua Yang

AbstractIn this paper, the short-term behavior of a new partially pre-cast and partially encased composite (PPEC) beam is studied. This paper reports the results of a 4-point bending test on a full-scale PPEC beam and sets out the load displacement response, short-term stiffness, peak load capacity and failure mode of the proposed PPEC beam. In addition, a finite element analysis of the PPEC beam is carried out, and the numerical simulation results are compared with the test results. The results show that the finite element model can reflect the bending response of the PPEC beam. In this paper, three different calculation methods are used to compare the deflection of the PPEC beam. The results show that the values calculated by the bending-shear coupling method formula agree relatively well with the test results.


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