• Computers and Concrete
• /
• 제16권6호
• /
• pp.825-846
• /
• 2015

In this study, shear tests on steel fiber reinforced-prestressed concrete (SFR-PSC) members were conducted with test parameters of the concrete compressive strength, the volume fraction of steel fibers, and the level of effective prestress. The SFR-PSC members showed higher shear strengths and stiffness after diagonal cracking compared to the conventional prestressed concrete (PSC) members without steel fibers. In addition, their shear deformational behavior was measured using the image-based non-contact displacement measurement system, which was then compared to the results of nonlinear finite element analyses (NLFEA). In the NLFEA proposed in this study, a bi-axial tensile behavior model, which can reflect the tensile behavior of the steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) in a simple manner, was introduced into the smeared crack truss model. The NLFEA model proposed in this study provided a good estimation of shear behavior of the SFRPSC members, such as the stiffness, strengths, and failure modes, reflecting the effect of the key influential factors.

• Earthquakes and Structures
• /
• 제11권4호
• /
• pp.665-680
• /
• 2016

This paper focuses on the study of seismic behavior of steel reinforced concrete special-shaped column-beam joints. Six specimens, which are designed according to the principle of strong-member and weak-joint core, are tested under low cyclic reversed load. Key parameters include the steel form in column section and the ratio of column limb height to thickness. The failure mode, load-displacement curves, ductility, stiffness degradations, energy dissipation capacity and shear deformation of joint core of the test subassemblies are analyzed. The results indicate that SRC special-shaped column-beam joints have good seismic behavior. All specimens failed due to the shear failure of the joint core, and the failure degree between the two sides of joint core is similar for the exterior joint but different for the corner joint. Compared to the joints with channel steel truss, the joints with solid web steel skeleton illustrate better ductility and energy dissipation capacity, but the loading capacity and stiffness are roughly close. With the increasing of the ratio of column limb height to thickness, the joints illustrate higher loading capacity and stiffness, better energy dissipation capacity, but worse ductility.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
• /
• 제16권2호
• /
• pp.127-139
• /
• 2003

Reinforced concrete buildings with shearwalls are very efficient to resist earthquake disturbances. In general, reinforced concrete frames are governed by flexure and shearwalls are governed by shear. If a structure included both frames and shearwalls, it is generally governed by shearwalls. However, the ductility of ordinary reinforced concrete is very limited. To improve the ductility, a series of tests on framed shearwalls made of corrugated steel was performed previously and the experimental results were compared with ordinary reinforced concrete frames and shearwalls. It was found that ductility of framed shearwalls could be greatly improved if the thickness of the corrugated steel wall is appropriate to the surrounding reinforced concrete frame. In this paper, an analytical model is developed to predict the horizontal load-displacement relationship of hybrid reinforced concrete frame-steel wall systems according to the analogy of truss models. This analytical model is based on equilibrium and compatibility conditions as well as constitutive laws of corrugated steel. The analytical predictions are compared with the results of tests reported in the previous paper. It is found that proposed analytical model can predict the test results with acceptable accuracy.

• Steel and Composite Structures
• /
• 제23권2호
• /
• pp.173-186
• /
• 2017

Conceptual configuration and seismic performance of high-rise steel frame-brace structure are studied. First, the topology optimization problem of minimum volume based on truss-like material model under earthquake action is presented, which is solved by full-stress method. Further, conceptual configurations of 20-storey and 40-storey steel frame-brace structure are formed. Next, the 40-storeystructure model is developed in Opensees. Two common configurations are utilized for comparison. Last, seismic performance of 40-storey structure is derived using nonlinear static analysis and nonlinear dynamic analysis. Results indicate that structural lateral stiffness and maximum roof displacement can be improved using brace. Meanwhile seismic damage can also be decreased. Moreover, frame-brace structure using topology optimization is most favorable to enhance lateral stiffness and mitigate seismic damage. Thus, topology optimization is an available way to form initial conceptual configuration in high-rise steel frame-brace structure.

• Steel and Composite Structures
• /
• 제39권3호
• /
• pp.337-352
• /
• 2021

The study presented experimental and numerical investigation on the seismic performance of steel reinforced concrete (SRC) L-shaped column- reinforced concrete (RC) beam joints. Various parameters described as steel configuration form, axial compressive ratio, loading angle, and the existence of slab were examined through 4 planar joints and 7 spatial joints. The characteristics of the load-displacement response included the bearing capacity, ductility, story drift ratio, energy-dissipating capacity, and stiffness degradation were analyzed. The results showed that shear failure and flexural failure in the beam tip were observed for planar joints and spatial joint, respectively. And RC joint with slab failed with the plastic hinge in the slab and bottom of the beam. The results indicated that hysteretic curves of spatial joints with solid-web steel were plumper than those with hollow-web specimens. The capacity of planar joints was higher than that of space joints, while the opposite was true for energy-dissipation capacity and ductility. The high compression ratio contributed to the increase in capacity and initial stiffness of the joint. The elastic and elastic-plastic story deformation capacity of L-shaped column frame joints satisfied the code requirement. A design formula of joint shear resistance based on the superposition theory and equilibrium plasticity truss model was proposed for engineering application.

• Steel and Composite Structures
• /
• 제42권3호
• /
• pp.299-313
• /
• 2022

Steel-concrete-steel composite structures with bidirectional webs (SCSBWs) are used in large-scale projects and exhibit good mechanical performances and constructional efficiency. The shear behaviors of SCSBW deep beam members in key joints or in locations subjected to concentrated forces are of concern in design. To address this issue, experimental program is investigated to examine the deep-beam shear behaviors of SCSBWs, in which the cracking process and force transfer mechanism are revealed. Compared with the previously proposed truss model, it is found that a strut-and-tie model is more suitable for describing the shear mechanism of SCSBW deep beams with a short span and sparse transverse webs. According to the experimental analyses, a new model is proposed to predict the shear capacities of SCSBW deep beams. This model uses strut-and-tie concept and introduces web shear and dowel action to consider the coupled multi mechanisms. A stress decomposition method is used to distinguish the contributions of different shear-transferring paths. Based on case studies, a simplified model is further developed, and the explicit solution is derived for design efficiency. The proposed models are verified using experimental data, which are proven to have good accuracy and efficiency and to be suitable for practical application.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
• /
• 제29권6호
• /
• pp.443-453
• /
• 2017

본 연구에서는 데크형 중공슬래브의 중공률을 확보하기 위한 방안으로 기존의 중공슬래브에 일반적으로 사용되는 구형형상의 경량체 대신 사다리꼴 형상의 경량체를 적용하고, 이에 따른 휨 및 전단 내력 성능을 실험을 통해 확인하였으며, 일방향 데크플레이트의 설치방향에 따른 구조특성을 검토하였다. 그 결과 휨내력 측면에서는 기존 구형형상의 경량체를 가진 중공슬래브와 동등한 수준의 성능을 발휘하는 것을 확인하였으며, 전단내력 측면에서는 경량체 형상 변화에 따른 차이보다는 데크플레이트의 트러스철선의 기여에 따라 큰 전단내력성능을 발휘하는 것을 확인하였다. 중공체 설치시 콘크리트 유효단면의 감소로, 전단 강도가 약 50~60% 정도로 저하된다는 기존 연구에 따른 계산한 전단내력값과 비교하였을 때, 폭방향으로 데크를 설치하여 트러스철근이 전단에 영향을 미치지 않을 것으로 가정한 실험체도 트러스철근의 트러스프레임 거동에 의한 영향으로 저감 전 값 대비 87%의 성능을 보여 기존 연구에 따른 계산전단내력보다 최대하중이 더 크게 나타났다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
• /
• 제18권2호
• /
• pp.213-223
• /
• 2006

전통적인 트러스 구조물의 최적화 기법은 종종 복잡하고 많은 계산과정이 요구되면서 정작 아주 간단한 중량최소화와 같은 경비문제를 다루고 있다. 또한 이러한 기법들은 복잡하고 종종 다목적함수인 실 경비함수를 갖는 트러스 구조물에 적용 시 만족할만한 결과를 보이지 못한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 구조물의 중량뿐만 아니라 사용되는 제품 종류의 수와 트러스 구조물의 연결의 수 및 기타현장소요경비로 구성되어지는 실제 요구되는 경비함수를 가지는 트러스 구조물의 최적화문제에, 전체 트러스 구조물의 부재를 같은 치수의 제품을 가질 수 있는 몇 가지 종류의 부재들로 변별화하는 클러스터링 기법(Clustering Technique)을 도입하여 설계를 효율적으로 수행하고자 한다. 클러스터링 기법을 이용하여 사용되는 부재들을 그룹별로 변별하고 최적 해에 근접한 해를 찾은 후 간단한 타부 탐색기법을 이용하여 최종 최적해를 얻는다. 수치 예로써 실 경비함수를 갖는 트러스 구조 모형에 적용하여 최적설계를 시도하고 또한 중량최소화문제에도 적용하여 휴리스틱 기법(Heuristic Techniques)의 대표적인 유전알고리즘을 이용한 기존 연구의 중량최소화 설계결과와 비교 한다. 그 결과, 본 연구의 알고리즘은 실 경비함수를 가지는 트러스 구조물의 설계에 있어서 경제성이 있는 결과를 나타내며, 또한 기존연구의 알고리즘 보다 효율적임을 나타내었다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
• /
• 제32권2A호
• /
• pp.85-95
• /
• 2012

본 논문은 비선형 해석을 통한 완성계 강사장교의 극한 거동에 대해 다룬다. 사장교는 재료적 비선형성과 함께 다양한 기하학적 비선형성을 나타내므로 극한 거동을 명확히 규명하려면 반드시 합리적인 비선형해석이 수행되어야 한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 합리적인 극한 해석기법을 통해 활하중에 대한 강사장교의 주요한 극한거동을 규명하고자 하였다. 강사장교의 비선형 해석을 위하여 비선형 트러스 요소 및 비선형 프레임 요소를 이용하였고, 강재의 재료적 비선형성을 효율적으로 고려하기 위해 개선소성힌지법을 이용하였다. 활하중에 대한 극한 거동을 합리적으로 분석하기 위해 본 연구에서는 초기형상해석-활하중 해석으로 이어지는 2단계 해석기법을 통해 극한 해석을 수행하였다. 해석 모델은 총 지간장이 920.0 m 사장교를 이용하였고, 방사형 및 팬 형 사장교를 해석에 이용하였다. 극한해석결과를 통해 얻은 하중-변위 곡선, 구조물 변형형상, 소성단면, 휨모멘트분포도 등을 분석하여 활하중에 대한 완성계 사장교의 주요한 극한 거동을 규명하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
• /
• 제6권6호
• /
• pp.693-710
• /
• 1998

This paper concerns studies on the shape formation of post-tensioned and shaped steel domes. The post-tensioned and shaped steel domes, assembled initially at ground level in an essentially flat condition, are shaped to a curved space form and erected into the final position by means of a post-tensioning technique. Based on previous studies on this shape formation principle, three post-tensioned and shaped steel domes have been constructed. The results of the shape formation tests and finite element analyses are reported in this paper. It is found that the first two test domes did not furnish a part-spherical shape as predicted by finite element analyses, because the movements of some mechanisms were not controlled sufficiently. With a revised post-tensioning method, the third dome obtained the theoretical prediction. The test results of the three post-tensioned and shaped domes have shown that a necessary condition to form a desired space shape from a planar layout with low joint stiffnesses is that the movements of all the existing mechanisms must be effectively controlled as indicated by the finite element analysis. The extent of the maximum elastic deformation of a post-tensioned and shaped steel structure is determined by the strength of the top chords and their joints. However, due to the semi-rigid characteristic of the top chord joints, the finite element analyses cannot give a close prediction for the maximum elastic deformations of the post-tensioned and shaped steel domes. The results of the current studies can be helpful for the design and construction of this type of structure.