• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.171-185
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• 2001

The design of tall buildings has recently provided many challenges to structural engineers. One such challenge is to minimise the cross-sectional dimensions of columns to ensure greater floor space in a building is attainable. This has both an economic and aesthetics benefit in buildings, which require structural engineering solutions. The use of high strength steel in tall buildings has the ability to achieve these benefits as the material provides a higher strength to cross-section ratio. However as the strength of the steel is increased the buckling characteristics become more dominant with slenderness limits for both local and global buckling becoming more significant. To arrest the problems associated with buckling of high strength steel, concrete filling and encasement can be utilised as it has the affect of changing the buckling mode, which increases the strength and stiffness of the member. This paper describes an experimental program undertaken for both encased and concrete filled composite columns, which were designed to be stocky in nature and thus fail by strength alone. The columns were designed to consider the strength in axial compression and were fabricated from high strength steel plate. In addition to the encased and concrete filled columns, unencased columns and hollow columns were also fabricated and tested to act as calibration specimens. A model for the axial strength was suggested and this is shown to compare well with the test results. Finally aspects of further research are addressed in this paper which include considering the effects of slender columns which may fail by global instabilities.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.67-79
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 매입형 합성보에서 전체 보의 휨거동 및 합성면에서의 상대변위(Slip) 등을 분석함으로써 화학적 부착, 부착파괴 후 기계적 맞물림 및 마찰작용, 전단 스터드가 합성보 전체의 강도 및 강성과 합성단면에서의 전단합성거동에 기여하는 정도를 해석해 보고자 한다. 이를 위해 U자형 성형강판을 이용한 합성보 및 CT형강 용접방식 강판성형 합성보에 대해 구조성능 실험과 유한요소해석을 수행하였다. 실험 및 해석결과에 의하면, 전단 스터드의 설치 유무에 따라 매입형 합성보의 극한 모멘트성능 차이는 약 10% 미만을 나타내었다. 이것은 강재 보의 단면형상으로 인한 화학적 및 기계적 부착력이 크기 때문에 이에 의한 합성작용으로도 일정 이상의 모멘트성능 발휘가 가능하여 완전합성상태에 해당하는 소성 모멘트내력과의 차이가 비교적 크지 않으며, 합성율이 증가하는 것에 비해 휨모멘트 내력은 완만하게 증가하기 때문으로 나타났다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.393-400
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• 2005

강재 매입형 합성기둥 구조는 주로 건물구조와 교량의 교각구조에 적용되어 왔고, 최근에는 교량의 교각구조에 적용하는 예가 늘어나고 있는 실정이다. 교각은 건물의 기둥에 비해 상당히 큰 규모의 구조물이기 때문에 강재비를 적절한 수준으로 유도하면서 의도하는 성능을 만족하는 단면을 설계해야 한다. 그러나 합성구조의 기본원리가 구조물을 구성하는 구조재료의 일체화된 거동에 근거함으론 강재 매입형 합성기둥 구조의 적용에 앞서, 먼저 콘크리트와 강재 단면의 합성 작용에 대한 명확한 정의가 필요하다. 일반적으로 강재 매입형 합성구조는 부착과 마찰에 의해서 합성작용을 확보한다고 가정하고 설계하는데, 콘크리트 단면 강재 단면 그리고 합성 단면으로 각각 다를 경우, 거동의 차이를 가져올 수 있기 때문에 적절한 합성작용을 위한 규정이 요구된다. 이 논문에서는 횡방향 철근에 의한 콘크리트의 구속 효과, H형 강재 복부의 천공에 의한 기계적 맞물림 그리고 전단 연결재에 의한 영향을 고려하여 실험을 수행하였다. 실험을 통해 계산된 값보다 큰 부착 강도를 얻을 수 있었다. 구속효과, 기계적 맞물림 그리고 전단 연결재를 통해 전단 강도의 증가를 유도할 수 있었고, 이는 강재 매입형 합성 기둥에서 합성 작용을 확보하는데 효과적으로 이용될 수 있다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.39-58
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• 2011

The subject of the ongoing research work is to analyze the composite action of the structural elements of composite slabs with profiled steel decking by experimental and numerical studies. The mechanical and frictional interlocks result in a complex behaviour and failure under horizontal shear action. This is why the design characteristics can be determined only by standardized experiments. The aim of the current research is to develop a computational method which can predict the behaviour of embossed mechanical bond under shear actions, in order to derive the design characteristics of composite slabs with profiled steel decking. In the first phase of the research a novel experimental analysis is completed on an individual concrete encased embossment of steel strip under shear action. The experimental behaviour modes and failure mechanisms are determined. In parallel with the tests a finite element model is developed to follow the ultimate behaviour of this type of embossment, assuming that the phenomenon is governed by the failure of the steel part. The model is verified and applied to analyse the effect of embossment's parameters on the behaviour. In the extended investigation different friction coefficients, plate thicknesses, heights and the size effects are studied. On the basis of the results the tendencies of the ultimate behaviour and resistance by the studied embossment's characteristics are concluded.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.37-50
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• 2023

This paper presented an investigation into steel tubes encased high-strength concrete (STHC) composite walls, wherein steel tubes were embedded at the boundary elements of high-strength concrete walls. A series of cyclic loading tests was conducted to evaluate the failure pattern, hysteresis characteristics, load-bearing capacity, deformability, and strain distribution of STHC composite walls. The test results demonstrated that the bearing capacity and ductility of the STHC composite walls improved with the embedding of steel tubes at the boundary elements. An analytical method was then established to predict the flexural bearing capacity of the STHC composite walls, and the calculated results agreed well with the experimental values, with errors of less than 10%. Finally, a finite element modeling (FEM) was developed via the OpenSees program to analyze the mechanical performance of the STHC composite wall. The FEM was validated through test results; additionally, the influences of the axial load ratio, steel tube strength, and shear-span ratio on the mechanical properties of STHC composite walls were comprehensively investigated.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.141-149
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• 1997

The major objects of this study is to investigate experimentally the strengthening effects and post-failure behavior of reinforced concrete beam-columns with enlarged sections. Tests are carried out to evaluate the influences of axial load intensities, thickness of encased steel plates and reinforcing bars in the grouted parts on the structural behavior of the specimens. The test results show that the amount of reinforcing bars and thickness of steel plate significantly affect on the structural behavior. The ultimate moment capacities of reinforced concrete beam-columns encased with 2mm-thick steel plate are significantly increased to about 10 times of those of unstrengthened specimens.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.493-509
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• 2013

Bending behavior of reinforced concrete slabs encased over shallow I-sections at different levels of compression heads were investigated in present study. 1500 mm long I-sections were used to create composite slabs. Compression heads of monolithic experimental members were encased at different levels into the concrete slabs. Shear connections were welded over some of the I-sections. The testing was carried out in accordance with the principles of four-point loading. Results revealed decreasing load bearing and deflection capacities of composite beams with increasing encasement depths into concrete. Mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcing steel were also examined. Resultant stresses calculated for composite beams at failure were found to be less than the yield strength of steel beams. Test results were discussed with regard to shear and slip effect.

• 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.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.1299-1319
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• 2015

This paper presents a detailed parametric study, conducted using finite element tools to cover a range of several geometric and material parameters, on the behaviour of thin-walled partially encased composite (PEC) columns. The PEC columns studied herein are composed of thin-walled built-up H-shaped steel sections with concrete infill cast between the flanges. Transverse links are provided between the opposing flanges to improve resistance to local buckling. The parametric study is confined to eccentrically-loaded columns subjected to major axis bending only. The parameters that were varied include the overall column slenderness ratio (L/d), load eccentricity ratio (e/d), link spacing-to-depth ratio (s/d), flange plate slenderness ratio (b/t) and concrete compressive strength ($f_{cu}$). The overall column slenderness ratio was chosen to be the primary variable with values of 5, 10 and 15. Other parameters were varied within each case of L/d ratio. The effects of the selected parameters on the behaviour of PEC columns were studied with respect to the failure mode, peak axial load, axial load versus average axial strain response, axial load versus lateral displacement response, moment versus lateral displacement behaviour and the axial load-moment interaction diagram. The results of the parametric study are presented in the paper and the influences of each of the parameters investigated are discussed.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.883-898
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• 2022

A hollow-core partially-encased composite beam, named HPEC beam, is investigated in this paper. HPEC beam comprises I-beam, longitudinal reinforcement, stirrup, foam formwork, and cementitious grout. The foam formwork is located on both sides of the web, and cementitious grout is cast within the steel flange. To investigate the shear performance of HPEC beams, static loading tests of six HPEC beams and three control beams were conducted. The shear span ratio and the number of studs on the shear behavior of the HPECspecimens were studied. The failure mechanism was studied by analyzing the curves of shear force versus both deflection and strain. Based on the shear span ratio (𝜆), two typical shear failure modes were observed: shear compression failure when 1.6 ≤ 𝜆 ≤ 2; and diagonal compression failure when 𝜆 ≤ 1.15. Shear studs welded on the flange can significantly increase the shear capacity and integrity of HPEC beams. Flange welded shear studs are suggested. Based on the deformation coordination theory and superposition method, combined with the simplified modified compression field model and the Truss-arch model, Modified Deformation Coordination Truss-arch (M.D.C.T.) model was proposed. Compared with the shear capacity from YB9038-2006 and JGJ138-2016, the calculation results from M.D.C.T. model could provide reasonable predictions.