We develop assembled reinforcement structures(ARSs)composed of connection parts,connecting rods,and straight bolts to strengthen segmental joints in the lining of shield tunnels.Through full-scale bending experiments ...We develop assembled reinforcement structures(ARSs)composed of connection parts,connecting rods,and straight bolts to strengthen segmental joints in the lining of shield tunnels.Through full-scale bending experiments and numerical simulations,we investigate the deformation and failure characteristics of segmental joints strengthened by ARSs,and propose a novel optimization method for ARSs.The experimental results show that the ARSs can effectively limit the opening of a segmental joint,but also that separation can occur during loading if the connection between the ARSs and segments is not designed properly.Importantly,this connection can be improved by embedding anchor parts in the concrete.In numerical modeling,we investigate the failure modes of segmental joints strengthened by ARSs for both positive bending and negative bending loading cases.In the case of positive bending loading,first the concrete around the anchor parts cracks,and subsequently the concrete on the external side of the joint is crushed.The joint failure is caused by the crushing of concrete on the external side of the joint.While the un-strengthened segmental joint fails with an opening of 5.884 mm,the strengthened segmental joint only opens by 0.288 mm under the same loading,corresponding to a reduction of 95.1%.In the case of negative bending loading,the concrete around the anchor parts first cracks,and then the amount of joint opening exceeds a limiting value for waterproofing(6 mm),i.e.,the joint’s failure is caused by water leakage.While the opening of the un-strengthened segmental joint is 9.033 mm and experiences waterproofing failure,the opening of the strengthened segmental joint is only 2.793 mm under the same loading,corresponding to a reduction of 69.1%.When constructing a new shield tunnel,anchor parts could be embedded in the concrete segments in tandem with ARSs for improved resistance to joint opening.For existing shield tunnel linings,anchor parts cannot be embedded in the concrete segments;therefore,the connections between the ARSs and concrete need to be optimized to strengthen the segmental joint.展开更多
Metallic glass matrix composites(BMGCs)with compositions of[(Zr_(0.5)Cu_(0.5))_(0.925)Al_(0.07)Sn_(0.005)]_(100-x)Ta_(x)(atomic fraction,%,x=3,5,7)were successfully prepared via dealloying in metallic melt.The reinfor...Metallic glass matrix composites(BMGCs)with compositions of[(Zr_(0.5)Cu_(0.5))_(0.925)Al_(0.07)Sn_(0.005)]_(100-x)Ta_(x)(atomic fraction,%,x=3,5,7)were successfully prepared via dealloying in metallic melt.The reinforcing phase in these alloys has core-shell hybrid structure with Ta-rich particles as core and B2-CuZr as shell.In this method,the dealloyed Ta from Zr-Ta pre-alloys maintained in solid state and aggregated to form the fine Ta-rich phase in the final products.This effectively decreases the size of Ta-rich phase compared with that prepared via conventional arc-melting,where the Ta-rich phase was formed through dissolving and precipitation.Among the three compositions,[(Zr_(0.5)Cu_(0.5))_(0.925)Al_(0.07)Sn_(0.005)]_(95)Ta_(5) showed the highest plastic strain of 11.2%,much higher than that of the arc-melted counterparts(4.3%).Such improvement in mechanical properties was related with the refined core-shell hybrid reinforcing structure,which could hinder the rapid propagation of main shear band more efficiently and cause them to branch and proliferate at the interface.展开更多
With the development of modern society,people put forward higher requirements for building safety,which makes the construction project face new challenges.Reinforced concrete frame structure as a common engineering ty...With the development of modern society,people put forward higher requirements for building safety,which makes the construction project face new challenges.Reinforced concrete frame structure as a common engineering type,although the construction technology has been relatively mature,but its earthquake collapse ability still needs to be strengthened.This paper analyzes the specific factors that affect the seismic collapse ability of reinforced concrete frame structure,summarizes the previous research results,and puts forward innovative application of fiber-reinforced polymer(FRP)composite materials,play the role of smart materials,improve the isolation and energy dissipation devices,etc.,to promote the continuous optimization of reinforced concrete frame structure design,and show better seismic performance.展开更多
In this paper, the tensile properties of the MWK structures produced with different basic stitches for composite reinforcement were experimentally studied. The results show that the MWK structures with the double loop...In this paper, the tensile properties of the MWK structures produced with different basic stitches for composite reinforcement were experimentally studied. The results show that the MWK structures with the double loop pillar stitches have better mechanical properties.展开更多
The properties and tensile behaviors of polypropylene (PP) geogrids and geonets for reinforcement of soil structures are investigated.Mass per unit area of the geogrids and geonets was weighed using an electronic bala...The properties and tensile behaviors of polypropylene (PP) geogrids and geonets for reinforcement of soil structures are investigated.Mass per unit area of the geogrids and geonets was weighed using an electronic balance and aperture sizes of the geonets were exactly measured using a computer.Laboratory tests were performed using a small tensile machine capable of monitoring tensile force and displacement.Tensile failure behaviors were described,and tensile index properties such as tensile strength,maximum tensile strain,tensile forces corresponding to different strains in the geogrids and gronets were obtained.The characterization of these indexes is discussed.展开更多
With the continuous improvement of people's safety awareness, the attention of building structure reinforcement technology is also increasing. During the construction period of housing construction, we must combin...With the continuous improvement of people's safety awareness, the attention of building structure reinforcement technology is also increasing. During the construction period of housing construction, we must combine with the actual situation of the project, reasonably carry out the structural reinforcement design, and make targeted use of the reinforcement construction technology. But at present, in the construction period, due to the weak awareness of technical personnel and other factors, the structural reinforcement is often ignored, resulting in the durability and seismic resistance of the building structure cannot meet the standard, there are relatively many potential safety hazards, causing a greater threat to people's life safety. In the future housing construction process, we must strengthen the emphasis on structural reinforcement. In view of this, this paper mainly analyzes the application of building structure reinforcement design and reinforcement construction technology in order to provide reference for relevant personnel.展开更多
The cultivation of engineering capabilities aims to equip engineering professionals with high-level expertise to meet the demands of society and industry development,thereby enhancing their competitiveness and career ...The cultivation of engineering capabilities aims to equip engineering professionals with high-level expertise to meet the demands of society and industry development,thereby enhancing their competitiveness and career potential.This article focuses on engineering capability development,exploring teaching strategies for the Reinforced Concrete Structure course.It aims to provide insights for educators in engineering programs at universities and vocational colleges in China.By doing so,teaching plans that meet the needs of engineering capability development,laying a solid educational foundation for the healthy growth of engineering professionals in the new era,and enhancing their application of knowledge and skills can be developed.展开更多
The aim of this study is to characterize soil/reinforcement interaction in reinforced earth structures. The study showed that the internal behavior of this type of structure depends on a number of factors, including t...The aim of this study is to characterize soil/reinforcement interaction in reinforced earth structures. The study showed that the internal behavior of this type of structure depends on a number of factors, including the engineering backfill, the reinforcement and the soil/reinforcement interaction. The study also showed that the soil-reinforcement interaction phenomenon is a fairly complex mechanism that depends on the applied load, the geometry of the structure, the characteristics of the soil and a set of parameters characterizing the nailing: density, number and length of reinforcements, inclination of the reinforcements in relation to the sliding surface, mechanical characteristics of the reinforcements and, in particular, the relative stiffness of the reinforcements and the soil. The results showed that the tensile forces developed in the reinforcement are not entirely reversible, and that the soil at the interface undergoes permanent deformation, leading to the appearance of irreversible tensile forces in the reinforcement.展开更多
This paper reviews the applications of the multi degree-of-freedom(MDOF)equivalent linear system in seismic analysis and design of planar steel and reinforced concrete framed structures.An equivalent MDOF linear struc...This paper reviews the applications of the multi degree-of-freedom(MDOF)equivalent linear system in seismic analysis and design of planar steel and reinforced concrete framed structures.An equivalent MDOF linear structure,analogous to the original MDOF nonlinear structure,is constructed,which has the same mass and elastic stiffness as the original structure and modal damping ratios that account for the effects of geometrical and material nonlinearities.The equivalence implies a balance between the viscous damping work of the equivalent linear structure and that of the nonlinearities in the original nonlinear structure.This work balance is established with the aid of a transfer function in the frequency domain.Thus,equivalent modal damping ratios can be explicitly determined in terms of the period and deformation levels of the structure as well as the soil types.Use of these equivalent modal damping ratios can help address a variety of seismic analysis and design problems associated with planar steel and reinforced concrete framed structures in a rational and accurate manner.These include force-based seismic design with the aid of acceleration response spectra characterized by high amounts of damping,improved direct displacement-based seismic design and the development of advanced seismic intensity measures.The equivalent modal damping ratios are also utilized in the context of linear modal analysis for the definition and construction of the MDOF response spectrum.Furthermore,the equivalent modal damping ratios are employed in a seismic retrofit method for steel-framed structures with viscous dampers.Finally,it is demonstrated that modal behavior(or strength reduction)factors can be easily constructed based on these modal damping ratios for a more rational and accurate force-based seismic design,including the determination of inelastic displacement profiles.展开更多
In this paper,a type of reinforcing structure for composite shell with single and through hole is presented.The experimental tests for the composite shells without hole,with single hole and reinforced structure,with t...In this paper,a type of reinforcing structure for composite shell with single and through hole is presented.The experimental tests for the composite shells without hole,with single hole and reinforced structure,with through hole and reinforced structure subjected to hydrostatic pressure were carried out by the designed experimental test system.The mechanical responses of the composite shells under hydrostatic pressure are obtained by the high-speed camera and strain measurement.The results show that the entire deformation process of the shell can be divided into three:uniform compression,"buckling mode formation"and buckling.The"buckling mode formation"process is captured and reported for the first time.For the composite shell with single hole,the proposed reinforcing structure has a significant reinforcement effect on the shell and the buckling capacity of the shell is not weaker than the complete composite shell.For the composite shell with through hole,sealing effect can be achieved by the proposed reinforcing structure,but the buckling capacity of the shell after reinforcement can only reach 77%of the original buckling capacity.展开更多
The loop heat pipe with a flat evaporator is mainly divided into two forms:rectangular evaporator and disk-shaped evaporator.The rectangular evaporator has advantages such as low heat leakage,a thin shell,and a large ...The loop heat pipe with a flat evaporator is mainly divided into two forms:rectangular evaporator and disk-shaped evaporator.The rectangular evaporator has advantages such as low heat leakage,a thin shell,and a large contact area compared to the disk-shaped evaporator.However,most of the research on rectangular evaporators focuses onworking fluids such as water,methanol,and acetone,when theseworking fluids are in operation,the internal pressure of the evaporator is less than atmospheric pressure.Ammonia,propylene,and other working fluids can also be utilized in the loop heat pipe,these working fluids demonstrate better performance when operating within other temperature intervals,for example,the operating temperature range of ammonia is−20℃to 50℃,however,in an atmospheric pressure environment,it is very difficult for the shell of the rectangular evaporator to withstand the saturated vapor pressure of the working fluid.This paper designs a rectangular flat plate loop heat pipe that can use ammonia as the working fluid.The internal reinforcing structure is used to improve the pressure strength of the shell.The secondary wick connects the compensation chamber and the capillary wick hydraulically.The experiment indicates that this kind of rectangular evaporator is unaffected by the position,and the secondary wick can effectively supply liquid under different angles.The thermal resistance of the evaporator wall was analyzed,and it was found that the thermal resistance of the evaporator wall was the main component of the thermal resistance of the system.The heat transfer capacities of 460 W@0.5 m and 200W@10 m were tested.The test results indicate that by setting a reinforcing structure inside the flat plate evaporator,the evaporator can withstand internal pressure.Combined with the design of the secondary wick,the flat plate evaporator can use working fluids with different pressures,expanding the range of available working fluids.展开更多
Seeking for innovative structures with higher mechanical performance is a continuous target in railway vehicle crashworthiness design.In the present study,three types of hexagonal reinforced honeycomb-like structures ...Seeking for innovative structures with higher mechanical performance is a continuous target in railway vehicle crashworthiness design.In the present study,three types of hexagonal reinforced honeycomb-like structures were developed and analyzed subjected to out-of-plane compression,namely triangular honeycomb(TH),double honeycomb(DH)and full inside honeycomb(FH).Theoretical formulas of average force and specific energy absorption(SEA)were constructed based on the energy minimization principle.To validate,corresponding numerical simulations were carried out by explicit finite element method.Good agreement has been observed between them.The results show that all these honeycomb-like structures maintain the same collapsed stages as conventional honeycomb;cell reinforcement can significantly promote the performance,both in the average force and SEA;full inside honeycomb performs better than the general,triangular and double schemes in average force;meanwhile,its SEA is close to that of double scheme;toroidal surface can dissipate higher plastic energy,so more toroidal surfaces should be considered in design of thin-walled structure.These achievements pave a way for designing high-performance cellular energy absorption devices.展开更多
This paper presents the results of a parametric study of self-centering seismic retrofit schemes for reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings. The self-centering retrofit system features flag-shaped hysteresis and min...This paper presents the results of a parametric study of self-centering seismic retrofit schemes for reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings. The self-centering retrofit system features flag-shaped hysteresis and minimal residual deformation. For comparison purpose,an alternate seismic retrofit scheme that uses a bilinear-hysteresis retrofit system such as buckling-restrained braces (BRB) is also considered in this paper. The parametric study was carried out in a single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system framework since a multi-story building structure may be idealized as an equivalent SDOF system and investigation of the performance of this equivalent SDOF system can provide insight into the seismic response of the multi-story building. A peak-oriented hysteresis model which can consider the strength and stiffness degradation is used to describe the hysteretic behavior of RC structures. The parametric study involves two key parameters -the strength ratio and elastic stiffness ratio between the seismic retrofit system and the original RC frame. An ensemble of 172 earthquake ground motion records scaled to the design basis earthquake in California with a probability of exceedance of 10% in 50 years was constructed for the simulation-based parametric study. The effectiveness of the two seismic retrofit schemes considered in this study is evaluated in terms of peak displacement ratio,peak acceleration ratio,energy dissipation demand ratio and residual displacement ratio between the SDOF systems with and without retrofit. It is found from this parametric study that RC structures retrofitted with the self-centering retrofit scheme (SCRS) can achieve a seismic performance level comparable to the bilinear-hysteresis retrofit scheme (BHRS) in terms of peak displacement and energy dissipation demand ratio while having negligible residual displacement after earthquake.展开更多
A reliability-based quantitative durability design methodology is presented for reinforced concrete(RC)structures in the marine environment on the basis of natural exposure data derived from four berths(1.5,1.5,4 and ...A reliability-based quantitative durability design methodology is presented for reinforced concrete(RC)structures in the marine environment on the basis of natural exposure data derived from four berths(1.5,1.5,4 and 15 years)of a concrete port.More than 200 chloride profiles are obtained and analyzed.The relationship between nominal surface chloride ion concentration and altitude is discussed.Subsequently,the formula of the apparent chloride diffusion coefficient is proposed with consideration of the surrounding temperature,sodium chloride solution concentration,age factor and altitude.Then,the reliability-based method to predict the durability of RC structures is developed according to Fick s second law.Relationships between the predicted penetration depth of the chloride ion,the ratio of the wetting time per-period and the corresponding altitude are discussed.Subsequently,the environmental zonation methodology is established for concrete structures under a marine chloride environment by considering the ratio of the wetting time per-period of concrete as the zoning index.Finally,the corres-ponding durability design method for each zone level is established,which contains the durability design regulations of the specimen,and correction coefficients for different water/binder ratios,ages,temperatures and chloride ion concentrations.展开更多
A nonlinear finite element model of the nut post reinforced concrete （RC） structure of the safety mechanism in the Three Gorges Project （TGP） ship lift was built by ANSYS software. Some irregular structures such a...A nonlinear finite element model of the nut post reinforced concrete （RC） structure of the safety mechanism in the Three Gorges Project （TGP） ship lift was built by ANSYS software. Some irregular structures such as the nut post and the rotary rod were divided by curved surface into a series of regular parts, and the structures were all meshed to hexahedron. Constraint equations were defined between two interfaces with different element sizes and mesh patterns. PRETS179 elements were used to simulate the preload in the tendons and the pre-stressed screws, and the loss of prestressing force was calculated. Five extreme load cases were analyzed. The stress of each part in the structure was obtained. The results indicate that the maximum compressive stress of concrete C35 is 24.13 MPa, so the concrete may be partially crushed; the maximum tensile stress of the grouting motar is 6.73 MPa, so the grouting motar may partially fracture; the maximum yon Mises stress of the rotary rod is 648.70 MPa, therefore the rotary rod may partially yield.展开更多
The interaction between geogrid and soil is crucial for the stability of geogrid-reinforced earth structure. In finite element （FE） analysis, geogrids are usually assumed as beam or truss elements, and the interacti...The interaction between geogrid and soil is crucial for the stability of geogrid-reinforced earth structure. In finite element （FE） analysis, geogrids are usually assumed as beam or truss elements, and the interaction between geogrid and soil is considered as Coulomb friction resistance, which cannot reflect the true stress and displacement developed in the reinlbrcement. And the traditional Lagrangian elements used to simulate soil always become highly distorted and lose accuracy in high-stress blocks. An improved geogrid model that can produce shear resistance and passive resistance and a soil model using the Eulerian technique, in combination with the coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian （CEL） method, are used to analyze the interaction between geogrid and soil of reinforced foundation test in ABAQUS. The stress in the backfill, resistance of geogrid, and settlement of foundation were computed and the results of analysis agree well with the experimental results. This simulation method is of referential value for FE analysis of reinforced earth structure.展开更多
An investigation on damage location due to the corrosion in reinforced concrete structures is conducted. The frequency change square ratio is used as a parameter for the damage. It is theoretically verified that the p...An investigation on damage location due to the corrosion in reinforced concrete structures is conducted. The frequency change square ratio is used as a parameter for the damage. It is theoretically verified that the parameter is a function of the damage location. Experimental results of the corrosion in reinforced concrete structures show that the predicted damage location is in agreement with the real damage location. The modal parameters are used to detect the damages in structural concrete elements, and so they are useful for structural appraisal.展开更多
The offshore reinforced concrete structures are always subject to cyclic load, such as wave load.In this paper a new finite element analysis model is developed to analyze the stress and strain state of reinforced conc...The offshore reinforced concrete structures are always subject to cyclic load, such as wave load.In this paper a new finite element analysis model is developed to analyze the stress and strain state of reinforced concrete structures including offshore concrete structures, subject to any number of the cyclic load. On the basis of the anal ysis of the experimental data,this model simplifies the number of cycles-total cyclic strain curve of concrete as three straight line segments,and it is assumed that the stress-strain curves of different cycles in each segment are the same, thus the elastoplastic analysis is only needed for the first cycle of each segment, and the stress or strain corresponding to any number of cycles can be obtained by superposition of stress or strain obtained by the above e lastoplastic analysis based on the cyclic numbers in each segment.This model spends less computer time,and can obtain the stress and strain states of the structures after any number of cycles.The endochronic-damage and ideal offshore concrete platform subject to cyclic loading are experimented and analyzed by the finite element method based on the model proposed in this paper. The results between the experiment and the finite element analysis are in good agreement,which demonstrates the validity and accuracy of the proposed model.展开更多
Since 1960s, many research works on the reinforced concrete structure have been published and some concise and practical calculation methods for safety control during construction have been achieved. The reinforced co...Since 1960s, many research works on the reinforced concrete structure have been published and some concise and practical calculation methods for safety control during construction have been achieved. The reinforced concrete structure during construction is a time-dependent structure which consists of a partly completed structure and a formwork-shore system. Experience shows that the most critical condition of the time-dependent structure may happen when the formwork-shore system is partly removed or reset and accidents may occur. In the present paper, effect of ambient temperature variation between day and night is considered, new structural models for reinforced concrete frames, slab-column systems and shear wall structures are proposed, and a new software named Safety Analysis During Construction Considering Temperature(SACT) is also introduced. Compared with on-site measurements, the software SACT is validated for application on construction site.展开更多
Reinforced concrete(RC) load bearing wall is widely used in high-rise and mid-rise buildings. Due to the number of walls in plan and reduction in lateral force portion, this system is not only stronger against earthqu...Reinforced concrete(RC) load bearing wall is widely used in high-rise and mid-rise buildings. Due to the number of walls in plan and reduction in lateral force portion, this system is not only stronger against earthquakes, but also more economical. The effect of progressive collapse caused by removal of load bearing elements, in various positions in plan and stories of the RC load bearing wall system was evaluated by nonlinear dynamic and static analyses. For this purpose, three-dimensional model of 10-story structure was selected. The analysis results indicated stability, strength and stiffness of the RC load-bearing wall system against progressive collapse. It was observed that the most critical condition for removal of load bearing walls was the instantaneous removal of the surrounding walls located at the corners of the building where the sections of the load bearing elements were changed. In this case, the maximum vertical displacement was limited to 6.3 mm and the structure failed after applying the load of 10 times the axial load bored by removed elements. Comparison between the results of the nonlinear dynamic and static analyses demonstrated that the "load factor" parameter was a reasonable criterion to evaluate the progressive collapse potential of the structure.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52008308)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.BX20200247 and 2021M692447)the Research Project from Jinan Rail Transit Group Co.,Ltd.and China Railway No.5 Engineering Group Co.,Ltd.(No.R2-ZF-2019-039).
文摘We develop assembled reinforcement structures(ARSs)composed of connection parts,connecting rods,and straight bolts to strengthen segmental joints in the lining of shield tunnels.Through full-scale bending experiments and numerical simulations,we investigate the deformation and failure characteristics of segmental joints strengthened by ARSs,and propose a novel optimization method for ARSs.The experimental results show that the ARSs can effectively limit the opening of a segmental joint,but also that separation can occur during loading if the connection between the ARSs and segments is not designed properly.Importantly,this connection can be improved by embedding anchor parts in the concrete.In numerical modeling,we investigate the failure modes of segmental joints strengthened by ARSs for both positive bending and negative bending loading cases.In the case of positive bending loading,first the concrete around the anchor parts cracks,and subsequently the concrete on the external side of the joint is crushed.The joint failure is caused by the crushing of concrete on the external side of the joint.While the un-strengthened segmental joint fails with an opening of 5.884 mm,the strengthened segmental joint only opens by 0.288 mm under the same loading,corresponding to a reduction of 95.1%.In the case of negative bending loading,the concrete around the anchor parts first cracks,and then the amount of joint opening exceeds a limiting value for waterproofing(6 mm),i.e.,the joint’s failure is caused by water leakage.While the opening of the un-strengthened segmental joint is 9.033 mm and experiences waterproofing failure,the opening of the strengthened segmental joint is only 2.793 mm under the same loading,corresponding to a reduction of 69.1%.When constructing a new shield tunnel,anchor parts could be embedded in the concrete segments in tandem with ARSs for improved resistance to joint opening.For existing shield tunnel linings,anchor parts cannot be embedded in the concrete segments;therefore,the connections between the ARSs and concrete need to be optimized to strengthen the segmental joint.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52101138,52201075)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(Nos.2023AFB798,2022CFB614)+3 种基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program,China(No.JCYJ20220530160813032)State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing in NWPU,China(Nos.SKLSP202309,SKLSP202308)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(No.2022A1515011227)State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy of Central South University,China(No.Sklpm-KF-05).
文摘Metallic glass matrix composites(BMGCs)with compositions of[(Zr_(0.5)Cu_(0.5))_(0.925)Al_(0.07)Sn_(0.005)]_(100-x)Ta_(x)(atomic fraction,%,x=3,5,7)were successfully prepared via dealloying in metallic melt.The reinforcing phase in these alloys has core-shell hybrid structure with Ta-rich particles as core and B2-CuZr as shell.In this method,the dealloyed Ta from Zr-Ta pre-alloys maintained in solid state and aggregated to form the fine Ta-rich phase in the final products.This effectively decreases the size of Ta-rich phase compared with that prepared via conventional arc-melting,where the Ta-rich phase was formed through dissolving and precipitation.Among the three compositions,[(Zr_(0.5)Cu_(0.5))_(0.925)Al_(0.07)Sn_(0.005)]_(95)Ta_(5) showed the highest plastic strain of 11.2%,much higher than that of the arc-melted counterparts(4.3%).Such improvement in mechanical properties was related with the refined core-shell hybrid reinforcing structure,which could hinder the rapid propagation of main shear band more efficiently and cause them to branch and proliferate at the interface.
文摘With the development of modern society,people put forward higher requirements for building safety,which makes the construction project face new challenges.Reinforced concrete frame structure as a common engineering type,although the construction technology has been relatively mature,but its earthquake collapse ability still needs to be strengthened.This paper analyzes the specific factors that affect the seismic collapse ability of reinforced concrete frame structure,summarizes the previous research results,and puts forward innovative application of fiber-reinforced polymer(FRP)composite materials,play the role of smart materials,improve the isolation and energy dissipation devices,etc.,to promote the continuous optimization of reinforced concrete frame structure design,and show better seismic performance.
文摘In this paper, the tensile properties of the MWK structures produced with different basic stitches for composite reinforcement were experimentally studied. The results show that the MWK structures with the double loop pillar stitches have better mechanical properties.
文摘The properties and tensile behaviors of polypropylene (PP) geogrids and geonets for reinforcement of soil structures are investigated.Mass per unit area of the geogrids and geonets was weighed using an electronic balance and aperture sizes of the geonets were exactly measured using a computer.Laboratory tests were performed using a small tensile machine capable of monitoring tensile force and displacement.Tensile failure behaviors were described,and tensile index properties such as tensile strength,maximum tensile strain,tensile forces corresponding to different strains in the geogrids and gronets were obtained.The characterization of these indexes is discussed.
文摘With the continuous improvement of people's safety awareness, the attention of building structure reinforcement technology is also increasing. During the construction period of housing construction, we must combine with the actual situation of the project, reasonably carry out the structural reinforcement design, and make targeted use of the reinforcement construction technology. But at present, in the construction period, due to the weak awareness of technical personnel and other factors, the structural reinforcement is often ignored, resulting in the durability and seismic resistance of the building structure cannot meet the standard, there are relatively many potential safety hazards, causing a greater threat to people's life safety. In the future housing construction process, we must strengthen the emphasis on structural reinforcement. In view of this, this paper mainly analyzes the application of building structure reinforcement design and reinforcement construction technology in order to provide reference for relevant personnel.
文摘The cultivation of engineering capabilities aims to equip engineering professionals with high-level expertise to meet the demands of society and industry development,thereby enhancing their competitiveness and career potential.This article focuses on engineering capability development,exploring teaching strategies for the Reinforced Concrete Structure course.It aims to provide insights for educators in engineering programs at universities and vocational colleges in China.By doing so,teaching plans that meet the needs of engineering capability development,laying a solid educational foundation for the healthy growth of engineering professionals in the new era,and enhancing their application of knowledge and skills can be developed.
文摘The aim of this study is to characterize soil/reinforcement interaction in reinforced earth structures. The study showed that the internal behavior of this type of structure depends on a number of factors, including the engineering backfill, the reinforcement and the soil/reinforcement interaction. The study also showed that the soil-reinforcement interaction phenomenon is a fairly complex mechanism that depends on the applied load, the geometry of the structure, the characteristics of the soil and a set of parameters characterizing the nailing: density, number and length of reinforcements, inclination of the reinforcements in relation to the sliding surface, mechanical characteristics of the reinforcements and, in particular, the relative stiffness of the reinforcements and the soil. The results showed that the tensile forces developed in the reinforcement are not entirely reversible, and that the soil at the interface undergoes permanent deformation, leading to the appearance of irreversible tensile forces in the reinforcement.
文摘This paper reviews the applications of the multi degree-of-freedom(MDOF)equivalent linear system in seismic analysis and design of planar steel and reinforced concrete framed structures.An equivalent MDOF linear structure,analogous to the original MDOF nonlinear structure,is constructed,which has the same mass and elastic stiffness as the original structure and modal damping ratios that account for the effects of geometrical and material nonlinearities.The equivalence implies a balance between the viscous damping work of the equivalent linear structure and that of the nonlinearities in the original nonlinear structure.This work balance is established with the aid of a transfer function in the frequency domain.Thus,equivalent modal damping ratios can be explicitly determined in terms of the period and deformation levels of the structure as well as the soil types.Use of these equivalent modal damping ratios can help address a variety of seismic analysis and design problems associated with planar steel and reinforced concrete framed structures in a rational and accurate manner.These include force-based seismic design with the aid of acceleration response spectra characterized by high amounts of damping,improved direct displacement-based seismic design and the development of advanced seismic intensity measures.The equivalent modal damping ratios are also utilized in the context of linear modal analysis for the definition and construction of the MDOF response spectrum.Furthermore,the equivalent modal damping ratios are employed in a seismic retrofit method for steel-framed structures with viscous dampers.Finally,it is demonstrated that modal behavior(or strength reduction)factors can be easily constructed based on these modal damping ratios for a more rational and accurate force-based seismic design,including the determination of inelastic displacement profiles.
基金supported by the Ningbo Major Research and Development Plan Project(Grant No.2024Z135)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province(Grant No.2024JC-YBMS-322)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2020M673492)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51909219)。
文摘In this paper,a type of reinforcing structure for composite shell with single and through hole is presented.The experimental tests for the composite shells without hole,with single hole and reinforced structure,with through hole and reinforced structure subjected to hydrostatic pressure were carried out by the designed experimental test system.The mechanical responses of the composite shells under hydrostatic pressure are obtained by the high-speed camera and strain measurement.The results show that the entire deformation process of the shell can be divided into three:uniform compression,"buckling mode formation"and buckling.The"buckling mode formation"process is captured and reported for the first time.For the composite shell with single hole,the proposed reinforcing structure has a significant reinforcement effect on the shell and the buckling capacity of the shell is not weaker than the complete composite shell.For the composite shell with through hole,sealing effect can be achieved by the proposed reinforcing structure,but the buckling capacity of the shell after reinforcement can only reach 77%of the original buckling capacity.
基金Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars 2020-JCJQ-ZQ-042.
文摘The loop heat pipe with a flat evaporator is mainly divided into two forms:rectangular evaporator and disk-shaped evaporator.The rectangular evaporator has advantages such as low heat leakage,a thin shell,and a large contact area compared to the disk-shaped evaporator.However,most of the research on rectangular evaporators focuses onworking fluids such as water,methanol,and acetone,when theseworking fluids are in operation,the internal pressure of the evaporator is less than atmospheric pressure.Ammonia,propylene,and other working fluids can also be utilized in the loop heat pipe,these working fluids demonstrate better performance when operating within other temperature intervals,for example,the operating temperature range of ammonia is−20℃to 50℃,however,in an atmospheric pressure environment,it is very difficult for the shell of the rectangular evaporator to withstand the saturated vapor pressure of the working fluid.This paper designs a rectangular flat plate loop heat pipe that can use ammonia as the working fluid.The internal reinforcing structure is used to improve the pressure strength of the shell.The secondary wick connects the compensation chamber and the capillary wick hydraulically.The experiment indicates that this kind of rectangular evaporator is unaffected by the position,and the secondary wick can effectively supply liquid under different angles.The thermal resistance of the evaporator wall was analyzed,and it was found that the thermal resistance of the evaporator wall was the main component of the thermal resistance of the system.The heat transfer capacities of 460 W@0.5 m and 200W@10 m were tested.The test results indicate that by setting a reinforcing structure inside the flat plate evaporator,the evaporator can withstand internal pressure.Combined with the design of the secondary wick,the flat plate evaporator can use working fluids with different pressures,expanding the range of available working fluids.
基金Projects(51875581,51505502)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(2017M620358,2018T110707)supported by China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProject(kq1905057)supported by the Training Program for Excellent Young Innovators of Changsha,China
文摘Seeking for innovative structures with higher mechanical performance is a continuous target in railway vehicle crashworthiness design.In the present study,three types of hexagonal reinforced honeycomb-like structures were developed and analyzed subjected to out-of-plane compression,namely triangular honeycomb(TH),double honeycomb(DH)and full inside honeycomb(FH).Theoretical formulas of average force and specific energy absorption(SEA)were constructed based on the energy minimization principle.To validate,corresponding numerical simulations were carried out by explicit finite element method.Good agreement has been observed between them.The results show that all these honeycomb-like structures maintain the same collapsed stages as conventional honeycomb;cell reinforcement can significantly promote the performance,both in the average force and SEA;full inside honeycomb performs better than the general,triangular and double schemes in average force;meanwhile,its SEA is close to that of double scheme;toroidal surface can dissipate higher plastic energy,so more toroidal surfaces should be considered in design of thin-walled structure.These achievements pave a way for designing high-performance cellular energy absorption devices.
基金Univeristy of Maryland,Start-up Grant to the First Author
文摘This paper presents the results of a parametric study of self-centering seismic retrofit schemes for reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings. The self-centering retrofit system features flag-shaped hysteresis and minimal residual deformation. For comparison purpose,an alternate seismic retrofit scheme that uses a bilinear-hysteresis retrofit system such as buckling-restrained braces (BRB) is also considered in this paper. The parametric study was carried out in a single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system framework since a multi-story building structure may be idealized as an equivalent SDOF system and investigation of the performance of this equivalent SDOF system can provide insight into the seismic response of the multi-story building. A peak-oriented hysteresis model which can consider the strength and stiffness degradation is used to describe the hysteretic behavior of RC structures. The parametric study involves two key parameters -the strength ratio and elastic stiffness ratio between the seismic retrofit system and the original RC frame. An ensemble of 172 earthquake ground motion records scaled to the design basis earthquake in California with a probability of exceedance of 10% in 50 years was constructed for the simulation-based parametric study. The effectiveness of the two seismic retrofit schemes considered in this study is evaluated in terms of peak displacement ratio,peak acceleration ratio,energy dissipation demand ratio and residual displacement ratio between the SDOF systems with and without retrofit. It is found from this parametric study that RC structures retrofitted with the self-centering retrofit scheme (SCRS) can achieve a seismic performance level comparable to the bilinear-hysteresis retrofit scheme (BHRS) in terms of peak displacement and energy dissipation demand ratio while having negligible residual displacement after earthquake.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51508162)
文摘A reliability-based quantitative durability design methodology is presented for reinforced concrete(RC)structures in the marine environment on the basis of natural exposure data derived from four berths(1.5,1.5,4 and 15 years)of a concrete port.More than 200 chloride profiles are obtained and analyzed.The relationship between nominal surface chloride ion concentration and altitude is discussed.Subsequently,the formula of the apparent chloride diffusion coefficient is proposed with consideration of the surrounding temperature,sodium chloride solution concentration,age factor and altitude.Then,the reliability-based method to predict the durability of RC structures is developed according to Fick s second law.Relationships between the predicted penetration depth of the chloride ion,the ratio of the wetting time per-period and the corresponding altitude are discussed.Subsequently,the environmental zonation methodology is established for concrete structures under a marine chloride environment by considering the ratio of the wetting time per-period of concrete as the zoning index.Finally,the corres-ponding durability design method for each zone level is established,which contains the durability design regulations of the specimen,and correction coefficients for different water/binder ratios,ages,temperatures and chloride ion concentrations.
基金Project (SPKJ 016-06) supported by the Key Research Project of State Power CorporationProject (2004AC101D31) supported the Key Scientific Research Project of Hubei Province, China
文摘A nonlinear finite element model of the nut post reinforced concrete （RC） structure of the safety mechanism in the Three Gorges Project （TGP） ship lift was built by ANSYS software. Some irregular structures such as the nut post and the rotary rod were divided by curved surface into a series of regular parts, and the structures were all meshed to hexahedron. Constraint equations were defined between two interfaces with different element sizes and mesh patterns. PRETS179 elements were used to simulate the preload in the tendons and the pre-stressed screws, and the loss of prestressing force was calculated. Five extreme load cases were analyzed. The stress of each part in the structure was obtained. The results indicate that the maximum compressive stress of concrete C35 is 24.13 MPa, so the concrete may be partially crushed; the maximum tensile stress of the grouting motar is 6.73 MPa, so the grouting motar may partially fracture; the maximum yon Mises stress of the rotary rod is 648.70 MPa, therefore the rotary rod may partially yield.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50678032)
文摘The interaction between geogrid and soil is crucial for the stability of geogrid-reinforced earth structure. In finite element （FE） analysis, geogrids are usually assumed as beam or truss elements, and the interaction between geogrid and soil is considered as Coulomb friction resistance, which cannot reflect the true stress and displacement developed in the reinlbrcement. And the traditional Lagrangian elements used to simulate soil always become highly distorted and lose accuracy in high-stress blocks. An improved geogrid model that can produce shear resistance and passive resistance and a soil model using the Eulerian technique, in combination with the coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian （CEL） method, are used to analyze the interaction between geogrid and soil of reinforced foundation test in ABAQUS. The stress in the backfill, resistance of geogrid, and settlement of foundation were computed and the results of analysis agree well with the experimental results. This simulation method is of referential value for FE analysis of reinforced earth structure.
文摘An investigation on damage location due to the corrosion in reinforced concrete structures is conducted. The frequency change square ratio is used as a parameter for the damage. It is theoretically verified that the parameter is a function of the damage location. Experimental results of the corrosion in reinforced concrete structures show that the predicted damage location is in agreement with the real damage location. The modal parameters are used to detect the damages in structural concrete elements, and so they are useful for structural appraisal.
文摘The offshore reinforced concrete structures are always subject to cyclic load, such as wave load.In this paper a new finite element analysis model is developed to analyze the stress and strain state of reinforced concrete structures including offshore concrete structures, subject to any number of the cyclic load. On the basis of the anal ysis of the experimental data,this model simplifies the number of cycles-total cyclic strain curve of concrete as three straight line segments,and it is assumed that the stress-strain curves of different cycles in each segment are the same, thus the elastoplastic analysis is only needed for the first cycle of each segment, and the stress or strain corresponding to any number of cycles can be obtained by superposition of stress or strain obtained by the above e lastoplastic analysis based on the cyclic numbers in each segment.This model spends less computer time,and can obtain the stress and strain states of the structures after any number of cycles.The endochronic-damage and ideal offshore concrete platform subject to cyclic loading are experimented and analyzed by the finite element method based on the model proposed in this paper. The results between the experiment and the finite element analysis are in good agreement,which demonstrates the validity and accuracy of the proposed model.
文摘Since 1960s, many research works on the reinforced concrete structure have been published and some concise and practical calculation methods for safety control during construction have been achieved. The reinforced concrete structure during construction is a time-dependent structure which consists of a partly completed structure and a formwork-shore system. Experience shows that the most critical condition of the time-dependent structure may happen when the formwork-shore system is partly removed or reset and accidents may occur. In the present paper, effect of ambient temperature variation between day and night is considered, new structural models for reinforced concrete frames, slab-column systems and shear wall structures are proposed, and a new software named Safety Analysis During Construction Considering Temperature(SACT) is also introduced. Compared with on-site measurements, the software SACT is validated for application on construction site.
文摘Reinforced concrete(RC) load bearing wall is widely used in high-rise and mid-rise buildings. Due to the number of walls in plan and reduction in lateral force portion, this system is not only stronger against earthquakes, but also more economical. The effect of progressive collapse caused by removal of load bearing elements, in various positions in plan and stories of the RC load bearing wall system was evaluated by nonlinear dynamic and static analyses. For this purpose, three-dimensional model of 10-story structure was selected. The analysis results indicated stability, strength and stiffness of the RC load-bearing wall system against progressive collapse. It was observed that the most critical condition for removal of load bearing walls was the instantaneous removal of the surrounding walls located at the corners of the building where the sections of the load bearing elements were changed. In this case, the maximum vertical displacement was limited to 6.3 mm and the structure failed after applying the load of 10 times the axial load bored by removed elements. Comparison between the results of the nonlinear dynamic and static analyses demonstrated that the "load factor" parameter was a reasonable criterion to evaluate the progressive collapse potential of the structure.
