Papers by Keyword: T-Shaped

Abstract: Based on the experiment of 8 steel reinforced concrete T-shaped columns specimens under monotonic static shear load, test value of shear crack load were obtained. Influence on shear crack load because of the shear span ratio, axial compression ratio and stirrup ratio was analyzed, the added coefficient θ of flange and α of steel were introduced. The calculation formula for shear cracking load was given. It is shown that shear cracking load reduces as the shear span ratio and increases with the axial compression ratio increases within a certain range, shear cracking load increases with stirrup ratio increasing, the calculated value of shear cracking load is in good agreement with the experimental data.

Abstract: To understand mechanical characteristics and seismic behaviors of T-shaped concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) joints, cyclic loading tests were carried out on four 1/2-scale exterior joints of top floor. The study includes joints’ mechanical character, failure mode, hysteretic behavior, ductility, energy dissipation and stiffness degradation under different height of beam and different axial compression ratios. The results indicate that frame joints satisfy the design principle of stronger joints and weaker components. The hysteretic loops are plump, ductility and energy dissipation capacity is better than that of ordinary reinforced concrete joints. Axial compression ratios can influence seismic behaviors of frame joints to some degree.

Abstract: Energy conservation is a hot topic in the field of construction. To increase the thermal resistance of the enclosing structure of buildings, a T-shaped self thermal insulating block is designed. The particular shape, light weight concrete shell and heat insulating materials filled in the cavities result in a good heat insulating effect. Thermal bridges on the wall can significantly be reduced, which leads to a great improvement in thermal resistance, and performance of energy conservation. The thermal conductivity of wall made of this kind of blocks could be as low as 0.088W/ m·K, by which energy consumption could be saved by 65% comparing with wall made of bricks in 1980s.