• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.667-686
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• 2014

Tapered concrete filled double skin steel tubular (CFDST) columns have been used in China for structures such as electricity transmission towers. In practice, the bearing capacity related to the connection details on the top of the column is not fully understood. In this paper, the experimental behaviour of tapered CFDST stub columns subjected to axial partial compression is reported, sixteen specimens with top endplate and ten specimens without top endplate were tested. The test parameters included: (1) tapered angle, (2) top endplate thickness, and (3) partial compression area ratio. Test results show that the tapered CFDST stub columns under axial partial compression behaved in a ductile manner. The axial partial compressive behaviour and the failure modes of the tapered CFDST stub columns were significantly influenced by the parameters investigated. Finally, a simple formula for predicting the cross-sectional capacity of the tapered CFDST sections under axial partial compression is proposed.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.199-212
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• 2019

This paper presents an investigation on seismic behavior of out-of-code Q690 circular high-strength concrete-filled thin-walled steel tubular (HCFTST) columns made up of high-strength (HS) steel tubes (yield strength $f_y{\geq}690MPa$). Eight Q690 circular HCFTST columns with various diameter-to-thickness (D/t) ratios, concrete cylinder compressive strengths ($f_c$) and axial compression ratios (n) were tested under the constant axial loading and reversed cyclic lateral loading. The obtained lateral load-displacement hysteretic curves, energy dissipation, skeleton curves and ductility, and stiffness degradation were analyzed in detail to reflect the influences of tested parameters. Subsequently, a simplified shear strength model was derived and validated by the test results. Finally, a finite element analysis (FEA) model incorporating a stress triaxiality dependent fracture criterion was established to simulate the seismic behavior. The systematic investigation indicates the following: compared to the D/t ratio and axial compression ratio, improving the concrete compressive strength (e.g., the HS thin-walled steel tube filled with HS concrete) had a slight influence on the ductility but an obvious enhancement of energy dissipation and peak load; the simplified shear strength model based on truss mechanism accurately predicted the shear-resisting capacity; and the established FEA model incorporating steel fracture criterion simulated well the seismic behavior (e.g., hysteretic curve, local buckling and fracture), which can be applied to the seismic analysis and design of Q690 circular HCFTST columns.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.431-445
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• 2022

A double-skinned composite tubular (DSCT) column, which is an internally confined concrete-filled tubular column with a hollow section, has been developed for efficient use of materials that reduce self-weight and enhance seismic performance. It exhibits excellent material behavior with ductility owing to the confinement induced by outer and inner steel tubes. This study conducted axial compression tests considering the effects of steel tube thickness and hollow diameter ratios of DSCT columns on the material behavior of confined concrete under pure axial compression on concrete cores. From the axial compression tests, various combinations of outer and inner tube thicknesses and two different hollow section ratios were considered. Additionally, confined concrete material behavior, axial strength, failure modes, and ductility of DSCT columns were evaluated. Based on this study, it was concluded that the tests show a good correlation with peak strength and shapes of nonlinear stress-strain curves presented in literature; however, the thinner outer and inner steel tubes may reduce the ductility of DSCT columns when using thinner outer and inner tubes and higher confined stress levels. Finally, the minimum thickness requirements of the steel tubes for DSCT columns were discussed in terms of strength and ductility of test specimens.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.715-725
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• 2003

본 연구는 철근콘크리트 교각에 대한 새로운 내진설계법을 개발하기 위한 연구의 일환으로서, 지진하중을 받는 철근콘크리트 교각의 연성도와 심부구속철근량의 상관관계를 분석하고 설계식을 제시함을 목적으로 한다. 이를 위하여, 반복하중을 받는 철근콘크리트 기둥의 횡하중-변위 포락곡선 실험결과를 비교적 정확하게 예측하며, 특히 변형능력 및 연성도에 대하여는 실험결과에 비하여 안전측의 결과를 제공하는 비선형해석 프로그램 [NARCE]를 이용하였다. 해석의 대상 교각으로는, 단면지름, 형상비, 콘크리트 강도, 축방향철근 항복강도, 심부구속철근 항복강도, 축방향철근비, 축력비, 심부구속철근비 등을 주요변수로 하여 총 7,200개의 철근콘크리트 나선철근 기둥 모델을 채택하였다. 해석결과 자료를 대상으로 상관관계를 분석하여 소요연성도에 따른 심부구속철근량의 새로운 설계식을 제안하였으며, 이 식은 연성도에 기초한 철근콘크리트 교각의 새로운 내진설계법에 적용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.703-714
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 수치해석에 의해 일정 축력을 받는 콘크리트충전 각형강관(각형 CFT) 기둥의 내화성능을 평가하였다. 본 연구에 앞서 각형 CFT 기둥의 실대 내화성능평가 실험을 수행하였으며, 이로써 무내화피복 상태에서 CFT 기둥 자체만의 내화성능을 평가하였다. 강관은 SPSR 400 강재를 사용하였으며 강관 내에는 27.5MPa와 37.8MPa 강도의 콘크리트를 사용하였다. 콘크리트 강도, 작용 하중비와 기둥단면 직경을 변수로 설정하였다. 수치해석에 의해 예측된 내화성능의 타당성을 검증하기 위하여 실험결과값과 비교 평가해 본 결과, 해석값과 실험값이 서로 잘 일치하거나 해석값이 약간 저평가하고 있음을 확인하였다. 따라서 본 수치해석에 의한 CFT기둥 내화성능 예측은 타당하다고 판단된다. 내화성능 영향인자의 분석 결과, 축력비($N/N_c$)가 동일한 경우 콘크리트 강도가 적을수록 내화성능이 우수하며 단면직경이 클수록 내화성능은 향상되었다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.261-267
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• 2018

Long-term deformation of a steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) column is different from that of a reinforced concrete (RC) column due to the different moisture distribution. Wide-flange steel in an SRC column obstructs diffusion and makes long-term deformation slower. Previous studies analyzed the characteristics of long-term deformation of SRC columns. In this study, an additional experiment is conducted to more precisely investigate the effect of wide-flange steel on the long-term deformation of SRC columns. Long-term deformation, especially creep of SRC columns with various types of wide-flange steel, is tested. Wide-flange steel for the experiment is made of thin acrylic panels that can block diffusion but does not have strength, because the main purpose of this study is to exclusively demonstrate the long-term deformation of concrete caused by moisture diffusion, not by the reinforcement ratio. Experimental results show that the long-term deformation of a SRC column develops slower than that in a RC column, and it is slower as the wide-flange steel hinders diffusion more. These experimental results can be used for analytical prediction of long-term deformation of various SRC columns. An example of the analytical prediction is provided. According to the experimental and analytical results, it is clear that a new prediction model for long-term deformation of SRC columns should be developed in further studies.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.21-28
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• 2008

CFT(Concrete Filled Steel Tube)기둥은 부재의 합성효과와 경제적인 측면 때문에 최근 고층건물 시공 시 널리 쓰이고 있다. 그러나 기존의 연구문헌을 살펴보면 CFT 기둥은 강관의 항복이후 강관의 일정지점에 국부좌굴이 생기는 단점을 지니고 있다. 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 예상 국부좌굴부위를 탄소섬유쉬트로 보강하여 국부좌굴을 방지하거나 지연시키는 TR-CFT (Transversely Reinforced Concrete Filled Steel Tube) 기둥에 관한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 고강도 콘크리트를 사용한 TR-CFT기둥의 실험을 수행하였으며 휨내력에 대한 해석을 수행한 결과 실험값과 해석값이 잘 일치하였다. 또한 기존의 ACI 318 설계법은 강관내부에서 발생하는 콘크리트에 대한 구속효과를 고려하지 않아 저평가가 되어있음을 알 수 있었다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.243-260
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• 2024

Thirteen self-compacting recycled concrete filled aluminium tubular (SCRCFAT) columns were tested under concentric compression loads. The effects of the replacement ratio of the recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) and steel fibre (SF) reinforcement on the structural performance of the SCRCFAT columns were studied. A control specimen (C000) was cast with normal concrete without SF to be reference for comparison. Twelve columns were cast using RCA, six columns were cast using concrete incorporating 2% SF while the rest of columns were cast without SF. Failure mode, ductility, ultimate load capacity, axial deformation, ultimate strains, stress-strain response, and stiffness of the SCRCFAT columns were studied. The results showed that, the peak load of tested SCRCFAT columns incorporating 5-100 % RCA without SF reduced by 2.33-11.28 % compared to that of C000. Conversely, the peak load of tested SCRCFAT columns incorporating 5-100% RCA in addition to 2% SF increased by 21.1-40.25%, compared to C000. Consequently, the ultimate axial deformation (Δ) of column C100 (RCA=100% and SF 0%) increased by about 118.9 % compared to C000. The addition of 2% SF to the concrete mix decreased the axial deformation of SCRCFAT columns compared to those cast with 0% SF. Moreover, the stiffness of the columns cast without SF decreased as the RCA % increased. In contrast, the columns stiffness cast with 2% SF increased by 26.28-89.7 % over that of C000. Finally, a theoretical model was proposed to predict the ultimate loads tested SCRCFAT columns and the obtained theoretical results agreed well with the experimental results.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.735-751
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• 2014

Concrete-filled steel tube (CFT) composite columns, either circular (CCFT) or rectangular (RCFT), have many economical and aesthetic advantages but the behavior of their connections are complicated. This study aims to investigate, through an experimental program, the performance and behavior of different connections configurations between circular concrete filled steel tube columns (CCFT) and gusset plates subjected to shear and axial compression loadings. The study included seventeen connection subassemblies consisting of a fixed length steel tube and gusset plate connected to the tube end with different details tested under half cyclic loading. A notable effect was observed on the behavior of the connections due to its detailing changes with respect to capacity, failure mode, ductility, and stress distribution.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.303-315
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• 2004

Frame composed of concrete-filled steel tubular columns and I-shaped steel beam has been researched in order to development reasonable connection details. The present paper describes the results of an experimental program in four different connection details. The connection details considered include through-bolt between I-shaped steel beams and concrete-filled steel tubular columns and two details of welded connections. One of the welded connection details is stiffened by angles welded in the interior of the profile wall at the beam flange level. The specimens were tested in a cruciform loading arrangement with variable monotonic loading on the beams and constant compressive load on the column. For through-bolt details, the contribution of friction and bearing were investigated by embedding some of the bolts in the concrete. The results of the tests show that through-bolt connection details are very ductility and the bearing is not important to the behavior of these moment connections. The angles welded in the interior of the profile wall increase the strength and stiffness of the welded connection detail. In addition, the behavior curves of these connections are compared and some interesting conclusions are drawn. The results are summarized for the strength and stiffness of each connection.