Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 166-169

Abstract: A lot of bridge reinforcement and rehabilitation projects are been implementing throughout China and many countries in the world. However, some fundamental questions still remain unsettled, and this paper addressed one of them, which is the bearing capacity of strengthened beams. We analyzed the loading process of beams after strengthening with strain lag effect, and focused on several critical states. To validate our conclusions, we developed a non-linear FEM program, and compared the data yielded by program with those from reference. We found that for adequate reinforcement RC beams the influence of strain lag effect on the bearing capacity depends on the property of reinforcing material. The conclusion matched with experiment very well.

Abstract: The size effects of reinforced concrete members with eccentrical compression are experimentally studied, using two sizes of specimens which side lengths of cross-section are 200mm and 400mm, respectively, under the conditions in which e0/h0=0.6. It shows that, with the increase of the size of the specimen, the ultimate load capacity of the specimen decreases, relative to the calculated values; cross-sectional strain distribution of smaller specimens matches plane-section assumption better than larger-sized specimen’s.

Abstract: This paper investigates the flexural performance of FRP/FRC hybrid reinforcement system as well as FRP/plain concrete beams. Test results showed that the crack widths of FRP/FRC beams were smaller than those of FRP/plain concrete beams at the different corresponding load. With the increase of load, the crack spacing slightly decreased. The plain concrete beams failed in a more brittle mode than the FRC beams. Once they reached their ultimate moments, the load dropped fleetly. Compared to the companion beam, the addition of fibers improved the flexural behavior.

Abstract: Seismic analysis and design based on collapse probability under intense earthquakes is the main trend in the field of earthquake engineering. Accurate evaluation of collapse resistance capacity is necessary to achieve this target. Due to the accumulated deformation during seismic excitations, structural components would have different stiffness and strength deterioration characteristics. For evaluating the collapse capacity of the structure, it is important to take into account the deterioration characteristics in the analytical model. In this paper, the constitutive models for concrete and reinforcing steel, especially those adopted in OpenSees analytical software, are reviewed first. Then, a reinforced concrete single-storey planar frame structure with one bay is taken as case study and the effect of post-capping strength deterioration of reinforcing steel on evaluation results of global collapse resistance capacity is mainly investigated by incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) via OpenSees software. Analytical results show that global collapse resistance capacity will be significantly overestimated without considering the effect of post-capping strength deterioration of reinforcing steel.

Abstract: This paper presents a three-dimensional nonlinear finite elemental analysis about the reinforcement concrete beams strengthened by bolting steel plate. The contact effects between the steel plate with reinforced concrete beam surface was simulated by developing the contact elements. The effect of strengthening is analyzed and the effects of the deformation and stress distribution of anchor bolt on the failure mode were investigated. It is declared that this strengthening method can obviously improve the capacity and stiffness of beam, and the flexural deformation of anchor bolt is key problem inducing the failure of strengthened beam. This template explains and demonstrates how to prepare your camera-ready paper for Trans Tech Publications. The best is to read these instructions and follow the outline of this text.

Abstract: Proposed in this study is a retrofitting technology that can be applied on exiting masonry buildings. It employs pre-cast reinforced concrete panels to confine existing masonry structure. The pre-cast members constitute a frame which encomprises the existing building. The confinement effectively improves the ductility, strength, and stiffenss of masonry structures. Moreover, the reinforced concrete panels are fabricated in factory, significantly reduces the situ construction and construction period. To demonstrate the design theory, construction organization, and seismic performance of the retrofitted structure, a full-scale structure was tested physically. Pseudo-dynamic testing results indicate the feasibilty and effectiveness of the proposed retrofitting technology.

Abstract: The low modulus of elasticity of the FRP bars and their non-yielding characteristics results in large deflection and wide cracks in concrete beams reinforced with FRP bars. Consequently, in many cases, serviceability requirements may govern the design of such members. Based on the experiment studies of 5 beams of 2 groups under vertical loads at three-dividing point, the characteristics of FRP reinforced concrete beams was researched. At the same time, the experimental beams are modeled and the influencing factors of deflection of FRP bars concrete beam are analyzed using ANSYS program.

Abstract: Nested type Fixed-Cone Valve, numerical simulation, energy dissipating, turbulent flow Abstract: In this paper, In this paper, a new type of Fixed-Cone Valve was proposed by improving the conventional type Fixed-Cone Valve .The flow fields of the two kinds of Fixed-Cone Valves were studied by using numerical simulation method .The computed pressure fields and the velocity fields were analyzed ,which shows that under the same conditions ,and by using the nested Fixed-Cone valve, the pressure of the upstream pipe and the cone valve and the average velocity along the downstream pipeline are reduced ,but the rate of energy dissipation is increased.

Abstract: Abstract. This paper is dedicated to the load-deflection analysis of RC beams strengthened with external CFRP sheets. A theoretical nonlinear model, based on slip and bond stresses, is described and adopted for the deformability predicition of beams. The model allows considering the bond-slip relationships both between concrete and steel bar and between concrete and CFRP. Comparisons between the simulated midspan deflection and that of experiment indicate that the proposed nonlinear model is able to predict the deformability behavior of RC beams strengthened with external CFRP sheets.

Abstract: The effect of K418 and 42CrMo dissimilar metal laser welding velocity, temperature of post-weld heat treatment on controlling formation of laves phase were investigated. Microstructure and laves phase were characterized by optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).Results showed that Laves phase formed in the interdendritic regions of the weld metals as a result of segregation. The morphology and composition of Laves phase depended strongly on heat input/cooling rate and influenced its response to subsequent homogenization post-weld heat treatment.