• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.221-241
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• 2022

Perfobond rib connectors are widely used in composite structures to achieve the composite action between the steel and the concrete, and empirical expressions for their strength and secant stiffness have been obtained by numerical simulations or push-out tests. Since perfobond connections are generally in an elastic state in the service process and the structural analysis are always based on the elastic properties of the members, the secant stiffness is not applicable for the normal structural analysis. However, the tangent stiffness of perfobond connections has not been introduced in previous studies. Moreover, the perfobond connections are bearing tension and shear force simultaneously when the composite beams subjected to torque or local loads, but the current studies fail to arrive at the elastic stiffness considering the combined effects. To resolve these discrepancies, this paper investigates the initial elastic stiffness of perfobond connections under combined forces. The calculation method for the elastic stiffness of perfobond connections is analyzed, and the contributions of the perfobond rib, the perforating rebar and the concrete dowel are investigated. A finite element method was verified with a high value of correlation for the test results. Afterwards, parametric studies are carried out using the reliable finite element analysis to explore the trends of several factors. Empirical equations for predicting the initial elastic stiffness of perfobond connections are proposed by the numerical regression of the data extracted by parametric studies. The equations agree well with finite element analysis and test results, which indicates that the proposed empirical equations reflect a high accuracy for predicting the initial elastic stiffness of perfobond connections.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.455-465
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• 2017

This paper presents a series of ultimate and fatigue experimental investigation on concrete-filled rectangular hollow section (CRHS) X joints with Perfobond Leister rib (PBR) under tension. A total of 15 specimens were fabricated, in which 12 specimens were tested under ultimate tension and 3 specimens were investigated in fatigue test. Different parameters including PBR stiffening, brace-to-chord ratio (${\beta}$) and inclined angle (${\theta}$) were considered in the test. Each joint was tested to failure under tension load. Obtained from test result, PBR was found to improve the tension strength and fatigue durability of CRHS joint substantially. Concrete dowel consisted by PBR and concrete inside the chord stiffened the joint, which leaded to a combination failure mode of punching shear and chord plastification of CRHS joint under tension. Finite element analysis validated the compound failure mode. Stress concentration on typical spot of CRHS joint was mitigated by PBR which was observed from fatigue test. Initial fatigue crack presented in CRHS joint with PBR also differentiated with the counterpart without PBR.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.419-434
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• 2024

A flat slab is a structural system where columns directly support it without the presence of beam elements. However, despite its wide advantages, this structural system undergoes a major deficiency where stresses are concentrated around the column perimeter, resulting in the progressive collapse of the entire structure as a result of losing the shear transfer mechanisms at the cracked interface. Predicting the punching shear capacity of RC flat slabs is a challenging problem where the factors contributing to the overall slab strength vary broadly in their significance and effect extent. This study proposed a new expression for predicting the slab's capacity in punching shear using a nonuniform concrete tensile stress distribution assumption to capture, as well as possible, the induced strain effect within a thick RC flat slab. Therefore, the overall punching shear capacity is composed of three parts: concrete, aggregate interlock, and dowel action contributions. The factor of the shear span-to-depth ratio (a_v/d) was introduced in the concrete contribution in addition to the aggregate interlock part using the maximum aggregate size. Other significant factors were considered, including the concrete type, concrete grade, size factor, and the flexural reinforcement dowel action. The efficiency of the proposed model was examined using 86 points of published experimental data from 19 studies and compared with five code standards (ACI318, EC2, MC2010, CSA A23.3, and JSCE). The obtained results revealed the efficiency and accuracy of the model prediction, where a covariance value of 4.95% was found, compared to (13.67, 14.05, 15.83, 19.67, and 20.45) % for the (ACI318, CSA A23.3, MC2010, EC2, and JSCE), respectively.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.401-416
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• 2008

The paper presents a methodology to model three-dimensional reinforced concrete members by means of embedded discontinuity elements based on the Continuum Strong Discontinuous Approach (CSDA). Mixture theory concepts are used to model reinforced concrete as a 3D composite material constituted of concrete with long fibers (rebars) bundles oriented in different directions embedded in it. The effects of the rebars are modeled by phenomenological constitutive models devised to reproduce the axial non-linear behavior, as well as the bond-slip and dowel action. The paper presents the constitutive models assumed for the components and the compatibility conditions chosen to constitute the composite. Numerical analyses of existing experimental reinforced concrete members are presented, illustrating the applicability of the proposed methodology.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.247-263
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• 2004

Comparison of behaviour of shear connections by means of shear-connection strips (perfobond and comb-shaped strips) and headed studs under static and repeated loading, possible failure modes of concrete dowels and ways of the quantitative differentiation of some failure modes are described in the paper. The article presents a review of knowledge resulting from the analysis of shear-connection effects based on tests of perfobond and comb-shaped strips carried out in the laboratories of the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Technical University of Kosice (TU of Kosice) in Slovakia and their comparison with results obtained by other authors.

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

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.2396-2402
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• 2012

최근 영구거푸집과 보강재 역할을 동시에 하는 FRP-콘크리트 합성부재에 관한 연구가 많이 진행되고 있으며, 일부에서는 실제 교량바닥판에 적용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 파괴실험으로 평가한 퍼포본드 FRP 콘크리트 합성보에 대해 비선형 유한요소해석 프로그램을 활용하여 검증해석을 실시하고, 이를 이용하여 FRP 보강재 형상에 따른 매개변수 해석을 수행하였다. 퍼포본드 FRP 보강재의 경우 다우웰 영향으로 내력이 증가하는 양상이 나타났고, 본 해석모델을 중심으로 판단하면 웨브의 높이를 고려하여 25~35mm 범위에서 구멍직경을 결정하는 것이 바람직하다고 판단된다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.5015-5020
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• 2015

기존에 제안된 Perfobond rib connector의 강도평가식은 압축강도가 약 50 MPa 이하의 콘크리트 강도 범위에 대한 Push-out test의 결과로 유도된 것으로서, 압축강도 80 MPa 이상의 초고성능 콘크리트에 대한 전단 연결재 성능 평가를 위하여 Perfobond rib 연결재의 전단강도를 파악하기 위한 Push-out test를 수행하였다. Perfobond rib connector의 제작변수는 관통홀의 지름 및 개수이며, 강섬유가 혼입된 180 MPa의 콘크리와 강섬유를 혼입하지 않은 압축강도 80 MPa의 콘크리트를 적용하여 콘크리트 강도 변화에 대한 전단강도 변화를 검토하였다. 실험결과, 콘크리트 강도와 홀의 개수가 증가함 따라 전단강도가 증가하며, 다웰 효과에 의한 전단강도 증가율도 큰 것으로 나타났다. 기존에 다른 연구자들이 제안한 강도식으로 계산된 예측치와 비교한 결과, 실험값은 Oguejiofor & Hosain[2]이 제안한 강도식에 근접한 결과를 보였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.497-517
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• 2015

This study evaluates behavior of the Y-type perfobond rib shear connector proposed by Kim et al. (2013). In addition, an empirical shear resistance formula is developed based on push-out tests. Various types of the proposed Y-type perfobond rib shear connectors are examined to evaluate the effects of design variables such as concrete strength, number of transverse rebars, and thickness of rib. It is verified that higher concrete strength increases shear resistance but decreases ductility. Placing transverse rebars significantly increases both the shear resistance and ductility. As the thickness of the ribs increases, the shear resistance increases but the ductility decreases. The experimental results indicate that a Y-type perfobond rib shear connector has higher shear resistance and ductility than the conventional stud shear connector. The effects of the end bearing resistance, resistance by transverse rebars, concrete dowel resistance by holes, and concrete dowel resistance by Y-shape ribs on the shear resistance are estimated empirically based on the push-out test results and the additional push-out test results by Kim et al. (2013). An empirical shear resistance formula is suggested to estimate the shear resistance of a Y-type perfobond shear connector for design purposes. The newly developed shear resistance formula is in reasonable agreement with the experimental results because the average ratio of measured shear resistance to estimated shear resistance is 1.024.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제28권3A호
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• pp.375-381
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• 2008

본 연구는 기존의 perfobond rib을 절곡시켜 변형시킨 형태인 corrugated rib 전단연결재의 전단강도를 평가하기 위하여 push-out 실험을 통하여 기존의 전단연결재인 stud, perfobond rib 전단연결재와 비교하였다. Corrugated rib 전단연결재의 전단강도에 기여하는 요인인 홀의 유무, 관통철근의 유무, 파형의 파고, rib의 높이 등을 고려하여 총 12본의 push-out 시험체를 제작하였다. 실험결과 corrugated rib 전단연결재 시험체는 콘크리트 슬래브의 지압성 파괴에 의하여 파괴 모드가 결정되었으며, 용접부의 파괴는 발생하지 않았다. 또한 corrugated rib 전단연결재가 perfobond rib 전단연결재보다 최대 96%의 전단저항 성능이 향상됨을 확인하였고, 관통철근의 배근유무에 따라 48%의 전단강도가 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. Corrugated rib 전단연결재의 홀 및 관통철근에 의해 콘크리트 다웰 효과가 증가되었으며, 파형의 파고 및 rib의 높이가 증가할수록 콘크리트 지압저항 영역의 증가로 인하여 전단강도가 증가하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.