Time-Dependent Load Bearing Capacity of Corroded R.C. Columns in Atmosphere Environment

2011 ◽  
Vol 50-51 ◽  
pp. 859-863
Author(s):  
Qiang Li ◽  
Nan Guo Jin ◽  
Xian Yu Jin

As a supporting member of concrete structures, the reliability of the columns is of critical importance. To have models targeted to estimating the residual load-bearing capacity of corroded reinforced concrete (R.C.) columns so that inspection procedures and maintenance interventions can be well conducted, a time-dependent capacity model for corroded R.C. column is presented. The model was based on equilibrium equations on which load-bearing capacity of R.C. column at given time (year) can be predicted considering the overall deteriorations of rebar, concrete section, mechanical properties and bond behavior between corroded reinforcement and concrete. The model was verified by published literature test results of corroded R.C. columns served in atmosphere environment for years. The comparison of the model predictions with the test results shows the validity of the model. In the end, considerations for use of the model were suggested.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Ulf Arne Girhammar ◽  
Bo Källsner

The authors present an experimental and analytical study of slotted-in connections for joining walls in the Masonite flexible building (MFB) system. These connections are used for splicing wall elements and for tying down uplifting forces and resisting horizontal shear forces in stabilizing walls. The connection plates are inserted in a perimeter slot in the PlyBoard™ panel (a composite laminated wood panel) and fixed mechanically with screw fasteners. The load-bearing capacity of the slotted-in connection is determined experimentally and derived analytically for different failure modes. The test results show ductile postpeak load-slip characteristics, indicating that a plastic design method can be applied to calculate the horizontal load-bearing capacity of this type of shear walls.


2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 475-483
Author(s):  
Matthias Neuner ◽  
Alexander Dummer ◽  
Magdalena Schreter ◽  
Günter Hofstetter ◽  
Tobias Cordes ◽  
...  

2011 ◽  
Vol 311-313 ◽  
pp. 1941-1944
Author(s):  
Gui Bing Li ◽  
Yu Gang Guo ◽  
Xiao Yan Sun

intermediate crack-induced debondingis one of the most dominant failure modes in FRP-strengthened RC beams. Different code models and provisions have been proposed to mitigateintermediate crack-induced debondingfailure.However, these models and provisions can not mitigate this failure mode effectively. Recnetly, new models have been proposed to solve this problem. Out of all the existing models, four typical ones are investigated in the current study. A comprehensivecomparison among these models is carried out in order to evaluate their performance and accuracy. Test results offlexural specimens with intermediate crack-induced debonding failurecollected from the existing literature are used in the current comparison. The effectivenessand accuracy of each model have been evaluated based on these experimental results. It is shown that the current modals are all conservative and inadequite to effectively mitigate intermediate crack-induced debonding in flexurally strengthened members.


Author(s):  
Braja M. Das ◽  
Kim H. Khing ◽  
Eun C. Shin

The load-bearing capacity of a weak clay subgrade can be increased by placing a strong granular base course of limited thickness on top of the clay layer. The load-bearing capacity can be increased further, or the thickness of the granular base course can be reduced, by separating both layers by a geogrid. Laboratory model test results for the ultimate bearing capacity of a rigid strip loading on the surface of a granular soil underlain by a soft clay with a layer of geogrid at the interface of the two soils are presented. The optimum thickness of the granular soil layer and the critical width of the geogrid layer required to derive the maximum benefit from the reinforcement were determined. Model test results on the permanent settlement of the rigid strip load caused by cyclic loading of low frequency are presented.


Author(s):  
MD Waquar Alam

Large displacements during excavation are regularly observed in Squeezing ground condition and Rock-burst condition with high overburden. The expected displacement has to be estimated prior to excavation to provide enough allowance for the displacements. The support system need to be well-suited through the estimated imposed strains. As the estimated displacements and thus the strains in the support depend upon the load-bearing capacity of support. The ratio of uniaxial compressive strength of rock mass to maximal insitu stress determines tunnel integrity in the weak region.This ratio estimates the requirements of initial lining to control strain to a stipulated level. The elasto-plastic theory may deliver definitive forecasts providing the strength limitations of rock masses are identified accurately. With the help of empirical analysis, the development of displacements for diverse advance rates and supports can be concluded. As a consequence, a quantitative finite element model based on an advanced built-in model is designed to analyse the load-bearing efficiency of initial lining although taking into consideration the time-dependent and non-linear material behaviour of initial lining. The time-dependent excavation mechanism of the drill-and-blast approach for tunnels guided by full face excavation is considered in the finite element model. The material parameters for the initial lining were computed based on case studies- (A Chibro-Khodri Hydropower Tunnel).


Author(s):  
Kai Wu ◽  
Shiqi Lin ◽  
Xiaoyi Liu ◽  
Fanshen Mao ◽  
Chengwei Tan

To study the load bearing capacity of prefabricated partially encased composite (PEC) beams, 12 specimens were tested under cyclic loadings. According to the test results, when shear span ratio increases, the failure mode of the specimen changes from shear to bending, while the load bearing capacity of specimens decreases. Some specimens showed asymmetric damage of concrete on both sides of steel web, causing specimens’ bearing capacity to be controlled by bending and shearing as well as by torsion. The use of threaded rods has little effect on the ultimate load of prefabricated PEC beams, but has a great influence on the reduction rate of the load with the increase in shear span ratio. Using the superposition principle, a formula for calculating the shearing capacity of prefabricated PEC beams was proposed. Based on the plane section hypothesis, a method for predicting the bending capacity was also proposed. Two reduction factors were proposed to account for the negative effect of asymmetric damage on the bearing capacity and the weakened bending capacity of specimens without threaded rods. The calculated results match well with the experimental ones. Therefore, they can be used to predict the bending and shearing capacity of prefabricated PEC beams, while providing a reference for engineering design.


1978 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 1709-1718
Author(s):  
L.O. Bunina ◽  
S.B. Ratner ◽  
T.I. Gul' ◽  
V.K. Gushchina ◽  
L.M. Yeliseyeva ◽  
...  

2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 1465-1468
Author(s):  
Gui Bing Li ◽  
Yu Gang Guo ◽  
Xiao Yan Sun

Intermediate crack-induced debonding is one of the most dominant failure modes in FRP-strengthened RC beams. Different code models and provisions have been proposed to predict intermediate crack-induced debonding failure. Out of all the existing code provisions and models, four typical ones are investigated in the current study. A comprehensive comparison among these code provisions and models is carried out in order to evaluate their performance and accuracy. Test results of flexural specimens with intermediate crack-induced debonding failure collected from the existing literature are used in the current comparison. The effectiveness and accuracy of each model have been evaluated based on these experimental results. It is shown that the current recommendations are inadequite to effectively mitigate intermediate crack-induced debonding in flexurally strengthened members.


2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 1041-1045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lian Qiong Zheng ◽  
Shu Li Guo ◽  
Ji Zhong Zhou

A simplified method using an equivalent slenderness ratio was suggested to calculate load-bearing capacity of concrete-filled steel tubular laced column in this paper. The significant differences between compressive and tensile strengths of concrete-filled steel tube were considered. The comparisons between the predicted Nuc and the tested Nue showed that the predicted method gives generally good predictions of the test results.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 46-57
Author(s):  
O. V Kostina ◽  
T. M Bochkareva

A new design of horizontal pivoting pile anchors used as supports for main pipelines on heaving and watered bases is proposed. The purpose of the design is to reduce the deformability of this type of Foundation and increase its load-bearing capacity under the influence of the forces of frost heaving of the soil. Stamp tests of models of piles with rotary anchors were performed on the stand for testing Foundation models of NPP GEOTECH. Based on the test results, the effectiveness of using piles with the location of their rotary anchors at one and two levels along the trunk was compared, and the reduction in the load-bearing capacity of the pile with an unfavorable location of the anchors was determined. It is shown that according to the results of stamp tests, the rotary anchors of piles positively affect the operation of the Foundation. The use of rotary anchors in one level increases the load-bearing capacity of the pile by 16 % and reduces shrinkage by 40 % compared to a pile of the same size, but without anchors. The use of anchors in two levels increases the load-bearing capacity of the pile by 73 % and reduces the draft by 48 %. The advantage of a pile with two levels of anchors compared to its own with one level of anchors is 48 % in terms of load-bearing capacity and 11 % in terms of draft. The use of rotary pile anchors can significantly increase the reliability of the foundations of main pipelines on heaving and watered bases. This design solution is more efficient than similar metal piles with vertical anchors at equal cost levels.


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