Full-Scale Test on Seismic Performance of Masonry Structure

2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 2610-2617
Author(s):  
Dong An ◽  
Tie Jun Qu ◽  
Jian Wen Liang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Masonry Structure ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Hysteretic Behavior ◽  
Seismic Action ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Confined Masonry ◽  
Common Structure ◽  
Scale Test

For further study on effective seismic design requirements of masonry structure, two masonry buildings were designed and constructed according to common structure style in towns and villages. Two full-scale buidings were subjected to earthquake using pseudo-dynamic test and quasi-static test. This paper presents crack propagation of masonry structure, hysteretic behavior, deformation and stiffness degradation under horizontal seismic action. In this experiment, deformability and ultimate bearing capacity of confined masonry (CM) with tie-column and ring-beam is higher than common brick structure (BM). Confined masonry (CM) wall maintain integrity due to constraint of tie-column and ring-beam. These tests verify that tie-column and ring-beam system is an effective seismic requirement to enhance seismic performance of masonry structure.

Experimental Study for Seismic Performance of Confined Masonry Structure

2013 ◽  
Vol 353-356 ◽  
pp. 1826-1831
Author(s):  
Tie Jun Qu ◽  
Yan Ping Wang ◽  
Xian Yun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Hysteresis Loops ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Time History ◽  
Design Code ◽  
Restoring Force ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Confined Masonry ◽  
Made In

A two-story masonry housing model was made in this paper. According to Intensity 7, adjusted Northridge record was selected to be the ground motion input in the pseudo-dynamic test. Pseudo-dynamic test and pseudo-static test were carried out to investigate the seismic behavior of the model structure. The time-history curves of the acceleration, velocity, displacement and restoring force of the structural response were obtained besides the time-history curves of the measuring points of the structure. Also the steel strain of the tie-columns and the hysteresis loops of the structure were obtained. The result shows multi-story confined masonry structures possess superior seismic performance if coordinated with the provision specified in the current compulsory design code and it can continue to use after appropriate dressing under the rarely earthquake.

Seismic Performance Experimental Research of Added Ring-Beams and Tie-Columns Masonry Structure

2013 ◽  
Vol 368-370 ◽  
pp. 1747-1755
Author(s):  
Tie Jun Qu ◽  
Jing Yi Chen ◽  
Xian Yun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Time History ◽  
Masonry Structure ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Restoring Force ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Capacity Limit ◽  
Force Displacement ◽  
Ultimate Limit

To research seismic performance of the strengthened masonry structure, the two stories masonry structure housing model with added ring-beams and tie-columns was designed and made in this paper. By inputting acceleration time-history curve of rarely earthquake of Intensity 7, the seismic response of acceleration, speed, restoring force and displacement of the strengthened masonry structure were obtained through the pseudo-dynamic test when rarely earthquake of Intensity 7 occurred. The reinforcement strain time-history curves of tie-columns root and beam-column junction were tested, then the restoring force-displacement curve of the structure was obtained. By method of pseudo-static test, the strengthened masonry structure of the ultimate limit bearing capacity, limit deformation were obtained, the cracking part and developing process were observed. Finally, comparing the data in this test with that test result of the ring-beams and tie-columns masonry structure designed based on current codes; analyzed seismic performance of the strengthened masonry structure when rarely earthquake of Intensity 7 occurred.

Pseudo-Dynamic Test of Brick Masonry under Different Earthquake Motion

2012 ◽  
Vol 256-259 ◽  
pp. 2111-2116
Author(s):  
Dong An ◽  
Tie Jun Qu ◽  
Jian Wen Liang
Keyword(s):  
Ground Motion ◽  
Shear Failure ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Strong Motion ◽  
Masonry Structure ◽  
Brick Masonry ◽  
Hysteretic Behavior ◽  
Seismic Action ◽  
Brick Wall ◽  
Earthquake Motion

For further study on the influence of ground motion on the seismic performance of brick masonry structure, two masonry buildings were designed and constructed according to common structure style in towns and villages. Two full-scale buildings were subjected to different earthquake motion using pseudo-dynamic test. The earthquake motions are artificial earthquake motion and strong motion recording. This paper presents hysteretic behavior and deformation under horizontal seismic action. Crack propagation of masonry structure is analyzed. These tests verify that displacement response of masonry structures under different ground motion is pretty much the same. Tie-column and ring-beam can effectively confined brick wall. The cracks are mostly diagonal cracks caused by shear failure.

scholarly journals STUDY ON SEISMIC PERFORMANCE OF WOOD-FRAMED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES BY FULL-SCALE TEST

2006 ◽  
Vol 71 (599) ◽  
pp. 103-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makoto WATAHIKI ◽  
Kenichi MACHIDA ◽  
Yoshimitsu OHASHI ◽  
Isao SAKAMOTO
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Full Scale Test ◽  
Residential Structures ◽  
Scale Test

scholarly journals Dynamic and Quasi-Static Grade Crossing Collision Tests

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Mu¨hlanger ◽  
Patricia Llana ◽  
David Tyrell
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Impact Load ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Structural Deformation ◽  
Longitudinal Deformation ◽  
Static Tests ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Grade Crossing ◽  
The Impact

To support the development of a proposed rule [1], a full-scale dynamic test and two full-scale quasi-static tests have been performed on the posts of a state-of-the-art (SOA) end frame. These tests were designed to evaluate the dynamic and quasi-static methods for demonstrating energy absorption of the collision and corner posts. The tests focused on the collision and corner posts individually because of their critical positions in protecting the operator and passengers in a collision where only the superstructure, not the underframe, is loaded. There are many examples of collisions where only the superstructure is loaded. For the dynamic test, a 14,000-lb cart impacted a standing cab car at a speed of 18.7 mph. The cart had a rigid striking surface in the shape of a coil mounted on the leading end that concentrated the impact load on the collision post. During the dynamic test the collision post deformed approximately 7.5 inches, and absorbed approximately 137,000 ft-lbs of energy. The SOA collision post was successful in preserving space for the operators and the passengers. For the quasi-static test of the collision post, the collision post was loaded in the same location and with the same fixture as the dynamic test. The post absorbed approximately 110,000 ft-lb of energy in 10 inches of permanent, longitudinal deformation. For the quasi-static test of the corner post, the post was loaded at the same height as the collision post, with the same fixture. The corner post absorbed 136,000 ft-lb of energy in 10 inches of permanent, longitudinal deformation. The series of tests was designed to compare the dynamic and quasi-static methods for measuring collision energy absorption during structural deformation as a measure of crashworthiness. When properly implemented, either a dynamic or quasi-static test can demonstrate the crashworthiness of an end frame.

Discussion on Masonry Structure Model Mechanical Property Test

2012 ◽  
Vol 238 ◽  
pp. 659-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gong Lian Chen ◽  
Lin Jun Si
Keyword(s):  
Shaking Table Test ◽  
Mechanical Test ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Masonry Structure ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Structure Model ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Mixture Ratio ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Masonry Material

The problems in the mechanical test of masonry structure model were discussed in this paper, including the masonry material, similar relationship, shaking table test device, judgment of wall cracking and number of cycles in pseudo-static loading test. The conclusions are: (1) for the masonry material mechanical test, usually the size decreased the strength increased, but if the laying method and appropriate adjustments in the process of the test mixture ratio, the size effect can be greatly reduced; (2) In the dynamic test of the masonry structure, for the gravity distortion model, the common way is the external prestressing method, but in this method the tension force is not constant, which is differ from the actual situation; (3) The wall cracking can be judged when the main tension crack of the wall appeared; (4) The loading cycle in the pseudo-static test of masonry wall would be twice.

scholarly journals DAMAGE LIMIT STATES FOR CONFINED MASONRY WALLS BASED ON EXPERIMENTAL TEST

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Zavala Toledo
Keyword(s):  
Limit State ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
Full Scale Test ◽  
Design Standards ◽  
Limit States ◽  
Confined Masonry ◽  
Wall Structures ◽  
Scale Test

Non engineering dwellings represents 83% of the stock of housing in emerging areas of Lima city. These dwellings are build with non-appropriated masonry bricks with walls that limits don´t meet the displacement control of the earthquake design standards NTE-030 and NTE-070. Considering the database of structural test of 33 years of experimental studies of the Structural Laboratory of CISMID, typical behavior curves are studied in order to propose damage limit state for masonry walls: build with industrial bricks, build with handmade bricks and build with horizontal hollow tubular bricks. Also, results of full-scale test on masonry house performed in the laboratory are studied. Ranges of inelastic development limit states of walls are proposed from the test results of full-scale test of the three types of masonry. Big difference in the capacity of walls with tubular bricks in comparison with the others types are found. Also limit drift values threshold are propose to be use in the analytical modelling of wall structures with handmade or tubular bricks. These proposal limits are smaller than the limit of NTE-030 standard.

Validated Methodology for Calculating Fatigue Capacity of Deepwater Umbilicals

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Connaire ◽  
Krassimir Doynov ◽  
Ruairi Nestor ◽  
Venkat Krishnan
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Cyclic Stress ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Contact Forces ◽  
Hysteretic Behavior ◽  
Steel Tubes ◽  
Large Power ◽  
Industry Standard ◽  
Bending Loads

Steel tube umbilical designs are becoming more complex and are being deployed in increasingly severe environments. Umbilical designs can now accommodate up to 3-inch diameter steel tubes for chemical and hydraulic injection, up to four layers of armoring, multiple electrical cables and fiber optic lines. Large power transmission cables are also being incorporated in umbilical constructions. This is leading to ever increasing umbilical mass, radial loads, pressure loads and increased demands on the designer to demonstrate adequate fatigue capacity. A method has been developed for predicting the fatigue response of deepwater umbilicals, particularly for umbilicals subject to high tension and bending loads. The method involves predicting cyclic stress in the umbilical components (steel tubes or power cables) using an industry standard, general purpose numerical tool. It comprehensively accounts for the complex relationships between umbilical curvature, tension, inter-layer contact forces and tube stress variation. This paper describes the validation of the method against measured data obtained from full scale fatigue tests performed on two deepwater umbilicals. A key feature of the method relates to the construction and verification of suitable finite element (FE) models and the simulation of fatigue conditions. For the validation of the models, results from the full scale dynamic umbilical test cases incorporating bend stiffeners and loading arms are used, which demonstrate umbilical hysteretic behavior under cyclic bending loads. Hysteretic stress-curvature loops obtained from strain gauge readings for various tube locations within the bend stiffener regions for two umbilical constructions with significantly different lay-up configurations and fatigue stress regimes are used for comparison to strain predictions from the FE models. A significant advantage of the modelling and analysis methods described in this paper is that it employs the widely-used industry standard numerical FE tool, Abaqus, for the modelling and analysis of the umbilical. Key features and insights from the modelling, analysis approach and validation against the results of a deepwater umbilical dynamic test program are described. A robust and efficient method for the independent assessment of the fatigue capacity of deepwater umbilicals is demonstrated.

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