Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 501-504

Abstract: Particle damping (PD) is an emerging technology of efficient vibration control method. However, there are still limited applications in mechanical engineering due to the complexity of damping mechanism. In this paper, basing on the comprehensive studies about gravel particle damping and comparing the existing methods, the steady-state flow method is adopted as the measurement method of particle damping loss factor. Then using this method to measure the loss factor within the 500 Hz sand particle dampers, and the experimental results verify the accuracy of this test method, test results, as well as the superiority of particle damping in vibration.

Abstract: The mean and fluctuating wind pressures on an L-shape high-rising building were obtained through simultaneous pressure measurements in a wind tunnel. The shape coefficients on each surface and their variations with wind direction are investigated, which are more detailed than current load codes. Considering that there may be two composition forms, namely integrated-type and separated-type, when an L-shape high-rising building is structurally designed, the amplitude and frequency-domain characteristics of the base moment in along wind, across wind and torsion direction of the above two types are presented respectively. The research results show that the change regularities of shape coefficients on each surface with wind direction are different from each other and current practice using the shape coefficients of a certain wind direction to structurally design is worth discussing; the characteristics of three directions base moments on an integrated-type L-shape high-rising building are rather complicated and those on a separated-type building appear as obvious interfering effects.

Abstract: In order to study the flexural capacity of the seismic damaged RC beams after reinforcement, the bearing capacity and ductility are comprehensively evaluated, which is based on the results of three points of division loading test on 8 models which are divided into 4 groups. Experimental results show that compared with the direct pasting CFRP, the ultimate bearing capacity of RC beam strengthened by composite CFRP sheets is much higher, the average is 20.7%. Cracking load and ductility are also improved higher. The reinforcement effect of CFRP sheets is used very well. The research results provide advice and reference for the next seismic damaged RC beams in the reinforcement engineering.

Abstract: Steel building construction is an important aspect of architecture system in the world. With the rapid development of the steel industry, contemporary steel housing in many developed countries presented dominant position in the market. In this paper, the advantages of steel structure in sustainability, strength, appearance and other aspects are summarized. Also, the application in residential buildings are analyzed, especially in green buildings. Furthermore, a study on the construction of steel building of I-Magic Cube in Shandong Jianzhu University, China are investigated and discussed. And in the example of Shandong Jianzhu Universitys "I-magic Cube", the construction of steel buildings and steel housing and other aspects are analyzed and discussed.

Abstract: This paper studied the influences in different test conditions of the concrete thermal stress tests, including different environment temperature, casting temperature, temperature histories and different rates of temperature fall, followed by some proposals regarding the standardizing research of thermal stress test of concrete.

Abstract: This paper deals with sliding joint in the foundation structure. Application of sliding joint into foundation structure is an effective method to reduce effect of horizontal deformation of foundations. These can arise from effect of undermining or from shrinkage or creep of concrete. A different material can be used to create sliding joint but some are advantageous and some are not. It is often used an asphalt belt or newly different modern foils are used too. Different types of asphalt belts are tested at Faculty of Civil Engineering at different loads and at different temperatures. Some foils are tested too. The effect of ambient temperature is monitored to better description of temperature dependency of asphalt belts. Long-term goal of this research is to simplify process of design buildings with sliding joint and to help designer with right choice of the most advantageous material.

Abstract: It is now well understood that the hoop rupture strain of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) jackets confining concrete is often lower than the ultimate tensile strain of the component fibers. A number of reasons for the lower hoop rupture strains in FRP have been identified; however, the relationships between the material properties of FRP-confined concrete and hoop ruptures strains are yet to be established. This paper presents the results of an experimental study into the factors influencing the hoop strain efficiency of FRP jackets. 24 FRP-confined concrete specimens were tested under axial compression. The results indicate that the hoop rupture strains of FRP jackets decrease with either an increase in the strength of the unconfined concrete or the elastic modulus of the fiber material. These observations were verified by additional results from a large FRP-confined concrete test database assembled from the published literature.

Abstract: Composed wall with site laying reinforcing rib is composed of reinforced concrete rib, girtstrip and filling brickwork. This kind of wall is energy-saving, environmental-friendly and of good earthquake resistant performance. It is suitable to village building structure. In this paper, the load carrying capability and failure mode of this kind of composed wall under the effect of vertical load, the maximum bearing capacity of the wall and its influencing factors are mainly introduced.

Abstract: First, utilizing finite element program, this study analyzed the displacement of composite wall cladding in uniform distribution load. Second, the verification is carried out through experiment, then providing theoretical basis for calculating the stiffness of the composite wall cladding.

Abstract: This paper presents an experimental investigation on the influence of specimen slenderness on axial compressive behavior of concrete-filled fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) tubes (CFFTs). A total of 18 aramid FRP- (AFRP) confined high-strength concrete (HSC) specimens with circular cross-sections were tested. Specimens with height-to-diameter ratios of 1, 2, 3 and 5 were manufactured and tested, with all specimens maintaining a nominal diameter of 150 mm. The results indicate that specimens with an H/D of 1 exhibit significantly higher strength and strain enhancements compared to specimens with H/D ratios of 2 to 5. The influence of slenderness on specimens with H/D ratios between 2 and 5 was found to be significant in regards to axial strain enhancement, with a decrease observed as specimen slenderness increased. On the other hand, the influence of slenderness on axial strength enhancement of specimens with H/D ratios between 2 and 5 was found to be negligible.