• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.581-598
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• 2020

This paper aims to investigate the seismic behavior and influence parameters of the large-scaled thin-walled reinforced concrete (RC) tubular columns in air-cooled supporting structures of thermal power plants (TPPs). Cyclic loading tests and finite element analysis were performed on 1/8-scaled specimens considering the influence of wall diameter ratio, axial compression ratio, longitudinal reinforcement ratio, stirrup reinforcement ratio and adding steel diagonal braces (SDBs). The research results showed that the cracks mainly occurred on the lower half part of RC tubular columns during the cyclic loading test; the specimen with the minimum wall diameter ratio presented the earlier cracking and had the most cracks; the failure mode of RC tubular columns was large bias compression failure; increasing the axial compression ratio could increase the lateral bearing capacity and energy dissipation capacity, but also weaken the ductility and aggravate the lateral stiffness deterioration; increasing the longitudinal reinforcement ratio could efficiently enhance the seismic behavior; increasing the stirrup reinforcement ratio was favorable to the ductility; RC tubular columns with SDBs had a much higher bearing capacity and lateral stiffness than those without SDBs, and with the decrease of the angle between columns and SDBs, both bearing capacity and lateral stiffness increased significantly.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.399-409
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• 2019

This paper presents the experimental investigations on the seismic performance of a peculiar steel-concrete vertical hybrid structural system referred to as steel truss-RC tubular column hybrid structure. It is typically applied as the supporting structural system to house air-cooled condensers in thermal power plants (TPPs). Firstly, pseudo-dynamic tests (PDTs) are performed on a scaled substructure to investigate the seismic performance of this hybrid structure under different hazard levels. The deformation performance, deterioration behavior and energy dissipation characteristics are analyzed. Then, a cyclic loading test is conducted after the final loading case of PDTs to verify the ultimate seismic resistant capacity of this hybrid structure. Finally, the failure mechanism is discussed through mechanical analysis based on the test results. The research results indicate that the steel truss-RC tubular column hybrid structure is an anti-seismic structural system with single-fortification line. RC tubular columns are the main energy dissipated components. The truss-to-column connections are the structural weak parts. In general, it has good ductile performance to satisfy the seismic design requirements in high-intensity earthquake regions.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.423-433
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• 2012

본 논문은 전단머리를 갖는 CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합부에 대한 실물대 실험연구를 요약한 것이다. CFT구조는 여러 가지 구조 및 시공 상의 장점으로 인하여 국내 건설현장에서 상대적으로 짧은 시간에 폭넓게 수용되고 있다. 한편 RC 무량판 구조는 층고절감 및 공기 단축 측면의 장점으로 국내의 지하주차장이나 주거용 건물에 필수적 구조시스템으로 널리 사용되고 있다. 이 두 구조시스템을 조합함으로써 공사기간의 획기적 단축 등 여러 시공 및 구조상의 이점을 극대화할 수 있을 것으로 예상된다. 그러나 CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합부의 효율적인 디테일은 국내 외적으로 아직 충분히 연구된 바가 없어서 이 분야의 연구가 매우 필요한 실정이다. CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합부의 구조성능에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 여러 가지 변수를 고려하여 접합상세를 제안하고 실험을 통하여 검증하였다. 실험결과 본 연구에서 제시된 CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합상세의 펀칭강도는 ACI에서 규정한 RC 무량판 펀칭강도와 동등하거나 상회하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 실험결과를 토대로 CFT기둥-RC 무량판의 펀칭전단강도 예측식을 제안하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.805-827
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• 2016

A new type of precast CFST column to RC beam braced frame is proposed in this paper. A series of shake table tests were conducted to excite a one-third scale six-story model for investigating the global seismic performance of this type of structure against earthquake actions. Particular emphasis was given to its dynamic property, global seismic responses and failure path. Correspondingly, a numerical model built on the basis of fiber-beam-element model, multi-layer shell model and element-deactivation method was developed to simulate the seismic performance of the prototype structure. Numerical results were compared with the measured values from shake table tests to verify the validity and reliability of the numerical model. The results demonstrated that the proposed novel precast CFST column to RC beam braced frame performs excellently under strong earthquake excitations; the "strong CFST column-weak RC beam" and "strong connection-weak member" anti-seismic design principles can be easily achieved; the maximum deflections of precast CFSTC-RCB braced frame satisfied the deflection limitations proposed in national code; the numerical model can properly simulate the dynamic property and responses of the precast CFSTC-RCB braced frame that are highly concerned in engineering practice.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.409-421
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• 2012

Recently, as the height of building is getting higher, the applications of CFST column for high-rise buildings have been increased. In structural system of high-rise building, The RC core and exterior concrete-filled tubular (CFST) column-beam pinned connection is one of the structural systems that support lateral load. If this structural system is used, due to the minimal CFST column thickness compared to that of the CFST column width, the local moment occurred by the eccentric distance between the column flange surface from shear bolts joints degrades the shear strength of the CFST column-beam pinned connections. This study performed a finite element analysis to investigate the shear strength under eccentric moment of the CFST column-beam pinned connections. The column's width and thickness were used as variables for the analysis. To guarantee the reliability of the finite element analysis, an actual-size specimens were fabricated and tested. The yield line theory was used to formulate an shear strength formula for the CFT column-beam pinned connection. the shear strength formula was suggested through comparison on the results of FEM analysis, test and yield lime theory, the shear strength formula was suggested.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.491-502
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• 2006

본 논문은 중력하중의 지배를 받는 CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합부의 실물대 실험결과를 요약한 것이다. CFT구조는 여러 가지 구조및 시공상의 장점으로 인하여 국내 건설 현장에서 상대적으로 짧은 시간에 폭넓게 수용되고 있다. 주차장 용도로 주로 사용되는 지하층은 철근콘크리트 무량판으로 시공하여 경제성을 도모하는 것이 국내에서 일반적으로 요구되는 시공관행이다. 그러나 CFT기둥-R C 무량판 접합부의 효율적인 디테일은 아직 국내 외적으로 제시된 바가 없어서 이 분야의 연구가 매우 필요한 실정이다. 현장 시공시 경제성을 극대화할 수 있는 몇 가지 전략을 기초로 해서, 여러가지 접합 상세를 제안하였고 실험을 통하여 검증하엿다. 실험결과 본 연구에서 제시된 CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합 상세의 펀칭강도 및 강성이 RC 무량판 접합부와 동등하거나 이를 상회하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합부의 초기 탄성거동에서 펀칭파괴이후 휨철근의 국부 현수작용에 이르기까지의 모델링 방안을 제시하고 본 연구의 실험결과를 기초로 5개의 모델링 변수를 캘리브레이션하였다. 또한 무량판구조의 연쇄붕괴방지 설계에 본 연구의 결과를 응용하는 방안을 사례를 통하여 예시하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.533-551
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• 2020

A finite element analysis (FEA) model is established to investigate the concrete-encased concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) column to reinforced concrete (RC) beam joints under cyclic loading. The feasibility of the FEA model is verified by a set of test results, consisting of the failure modes, the exposed view of connections, the crack distributions and development, and the hysteretic relationships. The full-range analysis is conducted to investigate the stress and strain development process in the composite joint by using this FEA model. The internal force distributions of different components, as well as the deformation distributions, are analyzed under different failure modes. The proposed connections are investigated under dimensional and material parameters, and the proper constructional details of the connections are recommended. Parameters of the beam-column joints, including material strength, confinement factor, reinforcement ratio, diameter of steel tube to sectional width ratio, beam to column linear bending stiffness ratio and beam shear span ratio are evaluated. Furthermore, the key parameters affecting the failure modes and the corresponding parameters ranges are proposed in this paper.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.517-533
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• 2014

Experimental results of 39 specimens including concrete columns, RC columns, hollow steel tube columns, concrete filled steel tubular (CFT) columns, and reinforced concrete filled steel tubular (RCFT) columns are presented. Based on the experimental results, the load-carrying capacity, confined effect, ductility, and failure mode of test columns are investigated. The effects of the main factors such as width-thickness ratio (the ratio of external diameter and wall thickness for steel tubes), concrete strength, steel tube with or without rib, and arrangement of reinforcing bars on the mechanical characteristics of columns are discussed as well. The differences between CFT and RCFT are compared. As a result, it is thought that strength, rigidity and ductility of RCFT are improved; especially strength and ductility are improved after the peak of load-displacement curve.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제17권4호통권77호
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• pp.481-490
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• 2005

본 논문은 중력하중의 지배를 받는 CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합부의 실물대 실험결과를 요약한 것이다. CFT구조는 여러 가지 구조 및 시공상의 장점으로 인하여 국내 건설 현장에서 상대적으로 짧은 시간에 폭넓게 수용되고 있다. 주차장 용도로 주로 사용되는 지하층은 철근콘크리트 무량판으로 시공하여 경제성을 도모하는 것이 국내에서 일반적으로 요구되는 시공관행이다. 그러나 CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합부의 효율적인 디테일은 아직 국내 외적으로 제시된 바가 없어서 이 분야의 연구가 매우 필요한 실정이다. 현장 시공시 경제성을 극대화할 수 있는 몇 가지 전략을 기초로 해서, 여러 가지 접합 상세를 제안하였고 실험을 통하여 검증하였다. 실험결과 본 연구에서 제시된 CFT기둥-RC 무량판 접합 상세의 펀칭강도 및 강성이 RC 무량판 접합부와 동등하거나 이를 상회하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.619-645
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• 2024

In the construction industry, composite structures have revolutionized traditional design principles, opening innovative possibilities. The Concrete Encased - Concrete Filled Steel Tubular (CE-CFST) column stands out as a distinctive composite structure, offering structural stability and resilience for various engineering applications. Comprising Reinforced Concrete (RC) and Concrete Filled Steel Tubular (CFST) components, CE-CFST columns are valued for their inherent properties, including ductility and rigidity, CE-CFST is commonly used in the construction of bridges, high-rise buildings, and more. This article aims to provide a concise overview of the evolutionary development of CE-CFST columns and their performance in structural applications. Through a comprehensive review, the study delves into the behaviour of CE-CFST columns under different scenarios. It examines the influences of key parameters such as size, infills, cross section, failure causes, and design codes on the performance of CE-CFST columns, highlighting their enhanced functionality and future potential. Moreover, the review meticulously examines previous applications of CE-CFST columns, offering insights into their practical implementation.