Papers by Keyword: Time-Dependent Behaviour

Abstract: As a supporting member of concrete structures, the reliability of the columns is of critical importance. To have models targeted to estimating the residual load-bearing capacity of corroded reinforced concrete (R.C.) columns so that inspection procedures and maintenance interventions can be well conducted, a time-dependent capacity model for corroded R.C. column is presented. The model was based on equilibrium equations on which load-bearing capacity of R.C. column at given time (year) can be predicted considering the overall deteriorations of rebar, concrete section, mechanical properties and bond behavior between corroded reinforcement and concrete. The model was verified by published literature test results of corroded R.C. columns served in atmosphere environment for years. The comparison of the model predictions with the test results shows the validity of the model. In the end, considerations for use of the model were suggested.

Abstract: A non-classical plate theory based on the direct approach is introduced and applied to plates composed of functionally graded materials (FGM). The governing two-dimensional equations are formulated for a deformable surface, the viscoelastic stiffness parameters are identified assuming linear-viscoelastic material behavior. In addition, the material properties are changing in the thickness direction. Solving some problems of the global structural analysis it can be shown that in some cases the results based on the presented theory significantly differ from the results based on the Kirchhofftype theory.

Abstract: The thermal fracture and its dependence on time-dependent behavior in functionally graded yttria stabilized zirconia - NiCoCrAlY bond coat alloy thermal barrier coatings was studied. The response of three coating architectures of similar thermal resistance to laser thermal shock tests was considered, experimentally and computationally.