No abstract is provided. / Thesis / Master of Engineering (MEngr) / Scope and contents: In this report, a method for calculating the longitudinal shear capacity of the slab of simply-supported steel-concrete composite beams is presented. The method is based on analysing the stresses at failure of the concrete elements located at the slab shear surface. In this analysis, the slab width and the shear span are found to be two main parameters that have been neglected in the empirical solutions previously adopted.

The strength and behavior of composite slabs are governed by the shear interaction between the concrete and the steel deck. The interaction property depends on several factors and it is not possible to express the relationship from a purely analytical basis. As such, analysis and design methods available today use the interaction property derived from full scale performance tests. In numerical modeling, the interaction property is obtained from a variety of elemental push off tests which, for the most part, do not represent actual slab bending. This research comprises experimental, analytical and numerical investigations of composite slabs. The central objective of the experimental work is to develop a new small scale test method for evaluating the performance and behavior of composite slabs and also for determining the shear interaction property for use in numerical analysis. The characteristics of the new test specimen are simple, easy and economical to conduct, as well as comparable in performance and behavior with the more common full slab test. The analytical study was conducted to determine whether data from small scale tests can be used in the present analytical methods to predict the strength of the actual slabs, to use the same test data for input in the numerical analysis, and to improve the present Partial Shear Connection (PSC) design procedure. A model that relates the shear bond stress to slab slenderness, which can be used to estimate the shear interaction property for slabs with any slenderness, was developed. Finally, a finite element study was conducted to develop a simple modeling method that is suitable for analyzing composite slabs with variable slenderness. Parametric analyses to determine the effect of slenderness on the performance and behavior of composite slabs, and on the accuracy of the present design methods were also conducted. The results of this investigation demonstrate that the small scale test is feasible as a replacement for the full scale test. Data from the small scale test can be used not only in the analytical methods but also in the numerical analysis, thus eliminating the need for separate push off type tests. / Ph. D.

This article presents the design procedures for the use of precast hollowcore slabs in steel-concrete composite construction. The paper also summarises the recent and on-going work on the transfer of this knowledge into the Australian construction industry. Whilst it is common practice to use precast concrete planks in Australian building construction, the benefits of composite behaviour with steel beams have not yet been fully realised with these systems, (National Precast Concrete Association of Australia, 2003). The use of precast hollowcore slabs in steel composite construction has seen rapid growth in popularity since it was first developed in the 1990s. The main advantages of this form of construction are that precast hollowcore slabs can span up to 15 metres without propping. The erection of 1.2 metre wide precast concrete units is simple and quick, shear studs can be pre-welded on beams before delivery to site thereby offering the savings associated with shorter construction times.

Predicting the long-term behavior of steel-concrete composite structures is a very complex systems problem, both because obtaining reliable information on material properties related to creep and shrinkage is not straightforward and because it is not easy to clearly determine the correlation between the effects of creep and shrinkage and the resultant structural response. Slip occurring at the interface between the steel and concrete may also make prediction more complicated. While the short-term deflection of composite beams may be easily predicted from fundamental theories of structural mechanics, calculating the long-term deflection is complicated by creep and shrinkage effects on the concrete deck varying over time. There are as yet no comprehensive ways for engineers to reliably deal with these issues, and the development of a set of justifiable numerical standards and equations for composite structures that goes beyond a simple commentary is well overdue. As the first step towards meeting this objective, this research is designed to identify a simple method for calculating the long-term deformations of steel-concrete composite members based on existing models to predict concrete creep and shrinkage and to estimate the time-varying deflection of steel-composite beams for design purposes. A brief reexamination of four existing models to predict creep and shrinkage was first conducted, after which an analytical approach using the age-adjusted effective modulus method (AEMM) was used to calculate the long-term deflection of a simply-supported steel-concrete composite beam. The ACI 209R-92 and CEB MC90-99 models, which adopt the concept of an ultimate coefficient, formed the basis of the models developed and examples of the application of the two models are included to provide a better understanding of the process involved. For the analytical approach using the AEMM, the entire process of calculating the long-term deflections with respect to both full and partial shear interactions is presented here, and the accuracy of the calculation validated by comparing the model predictions with experimental data. Lastly, the way the time-dependent deflection varies with various combinations of creep coefficient, shrinkage strain, the size of the beam, and the span length, was analyzed in a parametric study. The results indicate that the long-term deflection due to creep and shrinkage is generally 1.5 ~ 2.5 times its short-term deflection, and the effects of shrinkage may contribute much more to the time-dependent deformation than the effect of creep for cases where the sustained live load is quite small. In addition, the composite beam with a partial interaction exhibits a larger mid-span deflection for both the short- and long-term deflections than a beam with a full shear interaction. When it comes to the deflection limitations, it turned out that although the short-term deflections due to immediate design live load satisfy the deflection criteria well, its long-term deflections can exceed the deflection limitations. / Master of Science

The main aim of this master´s thesis is designing parking garage including access ramps situated in Ústí nad Labem. Dimensions of parking garage is 58,6x31,1 m. As a support system of construction are used steel-concrete composite elements. The calcuation was done by manual calcuation.

Abstract : One of the aims of the thesis is to study corrosion development in cracked concrete, in relation to the effect of concrete cover depth, exposure direction, load-induced transverse cracks, defects in the steel-concrete interface under horizontal bars caused by top-casting and self-healing of the transverse cracks. The other aim is to study the mechanical performance of reinforced concrete beams damaged by corrosion accelerated by a climate accelerated method (wetting/drying cycles in salt fog). Two main parts are included in this thesis. The first part discusses corrosion development, including corrosion initiation and propagation, in cracked concrete. The second part discusses the mechanical performance of slender and deep beams damaged by climate accelerated corrosion, in terms of failure mode, yield capacity, ultimate capacity and ultimate deflection. According to the experimental study, it was found that, corrosion always initiated under the load-induced cracks. It should be noted that corrosion initiation is related to appearance of cracks but not crack width. The surface exposure condition is also an important parameter influencing corrosion development. Top-tensioned surface is the worst exposure condition, because corrosion development was accelerated by both ponding and gravity effect of chloride solution. Furthermore, top-casting-induced defects formed in steel-concrete interface under horizontal top-cast bars due to bleeding, segregation and settlement of fresh concrete, and they were favorable for both corrosion initiation and propagation. Self-healing occurred when the cracked samples were cured in a humidity room with 100% R.H due to the formation of ettringite in the inner zone and calcite in the outer zone of crack planes. Self-healing reduced air flow through the cracks and reduced the risk of corrosion considerably. The flexural performances of slender beams were tested. Corrosion of the reinforcements modified the failure mode of reinforced concrete beams. Both yield and ultimate capacity were correlated to the maximum cross-sectional loss of tensile bars. The experimental results indicated that 1% reduction in cross-section corresponds to 1% reduction in yielding capacity and ultimate capacity. For mechanical performance of deep beams, the results show that, serious pitting corrosion on the tensile bars changed the failure mode from shear to flexure. The failure mode of corroded deep beams depends not only on span to effective depth ratio and corrosion degree of tensile bars, but also on the corrosion degree of stirrups. / Résumé : Un des objectifs de la thèse est d'étudier le développement de la corrosion dans le béton armé fissuré, en fonction de l’enrobage des armatures, des conditions d’exposition, de l’endommagement de l’interface acier-béton induit par le chargement et des défauts de l'interface acier-béton sous les barres horizontales liés à la mise en œuvre du béton frais en prenant en compte l'auto-cicatrisation des fissures transversales. L'autre objectif est d'étudier la performance mécanique des poutres en béton armé endommagées par la corrosion naturelle en ambiance agressive (des cycles humifification/séchage en brouillard salin). Deux parties principales constituent cette thèse. La première partie traite du développement de la corrosion, à la fois initiation et propagation, dans le béton armé en présence de fissures. La deuxième partie traite de la performance mécanique des poutres longues et courtes endommagés par la corrosion des armatures, en termes de mode de défaillance, seuil de plastification, capacité ultime résiduelle et flèche ultime à rupture. Les résultats de l'étude expérimentale confirment que la corrosion est toujours initiée dans les fissures induites par le chargement. Il convient de noter que la corrosion est liée à la présence des fissures mais pas à leur largeur. Les conditions d'exposition sont également un paramètre important influençant le développement de la corrosion. Ainsi, une surface tendue correspondant à la surface supérieure est la pire condition d'exposition, parce que le développement de la corrosion est accéléré par les effets de l’accumulation des chlorures ainsi que l’effet gravitaire favorisant leur pénétration. En outre, les dommages induits par le “top-cast effect” qui sont formés à l'interface acier-béton sous les barres horizontales par le ressuage et le tassement du béton frais, sont favorables à la fois à la l’initiation et à la propagation de la corrosion. Le phénomène d’auto-cicatrisation des fissures survient lorsque les échantillons fissurés sont conservés à 100% d'humidité relative en raison de la formation d'ettringite dans la zone intérieure et de la calcite dans la zone extérieure du plan de fissuration. L’auto-cicatrisation réduit le débit d'air à travers les fissures et réduit considérablement le risque de corrosion. Les performances en flexion de poutres longues ont été testées. La corrosion des armatures modifie le mode de défaillance des poutres en béton armé. La diminution de la charge de plastification et de la capacité ultime a été corrélée à la perte de section transversale des barres tendues. Les résultats expérimentaux indiquent qu’une réduction de 1% de la section transversale correspond à une réduction de 1% de la charge de plastification et de la capacité ultime. En ce qui concerne les performances mécaniques des poutres courtes, les résultats montrent qu’une corrosion sévère par piqûres sur les armatures tendues change le mode de défaillance par cisaillement à celui en flexion. Le mode de rupture des poutres courtes corrodées dépend non seulement du ratio entre la portée et la hauteur utile, mais également du degré de corrosion des cadres d’effort tranchant.

A utilização do elemento estrutural viga mista aço-concreto, que consiste da associação de vigas de aço (perfil do tipo I) com lajes de concreto (maciça ou com forma de aço incorporada), têm sido considerável nas obras de engenharia civil, tanto no contexto mundial como no Brasil. Parte da eficiência desse elemento estrutural está diretamente relacionada ao trabalho em conjunto de ambos os materiais, ou seja, do tipo de interação entre aço e concreto. Para um comportamento estrutural adequado das vigas mistas, essa interação é garantida por meio de elementos metálicos denominados conectores de cisalhamento, cujas principais funções consistem em transferir forças de cisalhamento longitudinais do concreto para o aço na interface entre laje e viga, bem como impedir a separação vertical entre laje de concreto e perfil metálico, movimento conhecido como uplift. Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo principal uma pesquisa com base em referências bibliográficas sobre o assunto vigas mistas, bem como é proposta a elaboração de um modelo numérico tridimensional para viga mista, objetivando simular satisfatoriamente seu comportamento estrutural, em temperatura ambiente e em situação de incêndio, cujos resultados serão comparados com valores, obtidos numérica e experimentalmente, extraídos de trabalhos apresentados por outros pesquisadores. Para a modelagem numérica, utilizou-se o código de cálculo ABAQUS 6.3-1, elaborado com base nos métodos dos elementos finitos (MEF) / Composite steel-concrete beam have been commonly considered in steel-framed building used in civil engineering, not only in Brazil but also in the worldwide context. The efficiency of this structural element is directly related with the type of interaction between steel beam and concrete slab, which is assured using metallic elements called shear connectors, with the objective to transfer longitudinal shear forces from concrete slab to steel beam, in the interface, and avoid the vertical separation between concrete slab and steel beam (uplift). In this sense, the aim of the present work is to carry out a bibliographical review about composite steel-concrete beam, as well as propose a three dimensional non-linear procedure for modeling only full shear connection in composite beam. The three-dimensional numerical models constructed must be capable of predicting de response of composite beam, in ambient temperature an also in elevated temperatures (fire conditions). The computer program ABAQUS 6.3-1, based on finite element method, was used to analyze the numerical modeling. The accuracy of the three-dimensional numerical models are demonstrated by analyses of the results obtained with the models which are compared with the experimental results, obtained and presented by others researches

Sistemas mistos de aço e concreto são aqueles em que o elemento de aço trabalha estruturalmente em conjunto com o concreto. Essa associação dos materiais resulta numa melhor utilização de ambos os materiais tanto quanto à capacidade resistente, quanto em caráter construtivo, funcional e estético. O presente trabalho tem como finalidade a análise de vigas de aço e mistas de aço e concreto parcialmente revestidas em situação de incêndio. Esse estudo tem grande importância tendo em vista os incidentes com altas temperaturas em edificações ocorridos ao longo dos anos. O aumento de temperatura nas estruturas é um efeito nocivo, pois prejudica a rigidez e a resistência dos materiais, podendo levar estruturas ao colapso. As análises das vigas mistas aço e concreto parcialmente revestidas em situação de incêndio foram feitas através de análises experimentais que foram realizadas no forno horizontal à gás do Laboratório de Engenharia de Estruturas da EESC/USP. Foram realizados ensaios de flexão em pontos em altas temperaturas e a variável nos ensaios foi o fator de carga aplicado no meio do vão das vigas. Foi possível comparar o comportamento das vigas metálica e mistas, bem como as temperaturas em vários pontos ao longo do elemento por meio de termopares colocados em pontos estratégicos. Transdutores de deslocamento também foram usados para saber o valor de deslocamento nos apoios e no meio do vão das vigas. Uma análise térmica bidimensional através do ABAQUS também foi feita para comparação de resultados. Conclui-se que para uma mesma carga aplicada os deslocamentos foram mais expressivos nos ensaios das vigas em situação de incêndio se comparados aos valores obtidos nos ensaios à temperatura ambiente, observou-se o efeito benéfico do revestimento de concreto ao perfil metálico, responsável por um ganho expressivo de resistência ao fogo quando comparado aos elementos puramente metálicos e por fim obteve-se boa concordância entre as temperaturas encontradas por modelagem numérica através do ABAQUS e dos ensaios experimentais realizados. / Composite steel and concrete systems are those in which the steel element works structurally in conjunction with the concrete. This association of the materials results in a better use of both materials as much as the resistant capacity, as well as in a constructive, functional and aesthetic character. The present work has the purpose of analyzing steel beams and mixed steel and concrete partially coated in a fire situation. This study has great importance in view of the incidents with high temperatures in buildings that have occurred over the years. The increase in temperature in the structures is a harmful effect, as it impairs the rigidity and the resistance of the materials, which can lead to collapse structures. The analyzes of the composite steel and concrete composite beams in a fire situation were made through experimental analyzes that were carried out in the horizontal gas furnace of the Laboratory of Structural Engineering of EESC/USP. Bending tests were performed on points at high temperatures and the variable in the tests was the load factor applied in the middle of the span of the beams. It was possible to compare the behavior of the metallic and composite beams as well as the temperatures at various points along the element by means of thermocouples placed at strategic points. Displacement transducers were also used to know the displacement value in the supports and in the middle of the span of the beams. A two-dimensional thermal analysis through ABAQUS was also done for comparison of results. It was concluded that for the same applied load the displacements were more expressive in the tests of the beams in the fire situation compared to the values obtained in the tests at room temperature, the beneficial effect of the concrete coating was observed on the metallic profile, responsible for a an expressive gain of fire resistance when compared to the purely metallic elements and finally a good agreement was obtained between the temperatures found by numerical modeling through ABAQUS and the experimental tests performed.

As vigas mistas configuram uma atrativa solução estrutural para pequenas e grandes obras na engenharia civil. O emprego deste tipo de estruturas proporciona: melhor aproveitamento das características de cada material, maior rapidez na construção e economia. Esta pesquisa da continuidade aos trabalhos de Tamayo (2011) e Dias (2013); apresenta-se um modelo numérico que emprega o método dos elementos finitos para avaliar o comportamento de estruturas do tipo viga mista, com foco na consideração dos efeitos de longa duração do concreto: fluência e retração; e à inclusão da protensão interna do tipo aderente, aplicada sob a laje de concreto. Implementaram-se seis modelos para predição dos fenômenos de longa duração: ACI 209R-92, Bazant-Baweja B3, CEB MC90, CEB MC99, CEB MC10 e GL2000, e disponibilizou-se uma ferramenta estatística que permite sua correta comparação. O cabo de protenssão é modelado de maneira discreta dentro do elemento de concreto e posteriormente são definidas as contribuições que o mesmo faz ao elemento de casca do concreto no qual está inserido. O Software GiD foi empregado nas etapas de pré e pós processamento, customizando sua interface para a atribuição das propriedades do problema. A validação da simulação numérica foi efetuada a partir da modelagem de 14 vigas no total, os espécimenes correspondem a vigas tanto simplesmente apoiadas como contínuas. O programa desenvolvido é capaz de modelar adequadamente estruturas do tipo viga mista, com protensão aderente instalada na laje de concreto; considerando uma análise ao longo do tempo e levando em conta os efeitos da fluência e da retração que afetam o concreto. / The composite beams constitute an attractive structural solution for small and large projects in civil engineering. The use of such structures provides better use of the characteristics of each material, faster construction and economy. This research continues the work of Tamayo (2011) and Dias (2013); it presents a numerical model employing the finite element method to evaluate composite beam structures, focusing on the long-term effects of concrete: creep and shrinkage; and the inclusion of internal adherent prestressing, applied under the concrete slab. Six models were implemented for the prediction of long-term effects: ACI 209R-92, Bazant-Baweja B3, CEB MC90, CEB MC99, CEB MC10 and GL2000, and provided a statistical tool that allows the correct comparison between them. The prestressed cable is modeled discretely within the concrete element and are further defined the contributions that it makes to the concrete shell element in which it is inserted. The GiD Software was used in the stages of pre and post processing, and its interface was customized for assigning the problem properties. The validation of numerical simulation was performed by full modeling 14 beams; the specimens correspond to both simply supported as continuous beams. The developed program is able to adequately model prestressed composite beam structures; considering the long-term effects of creep and shrinkage, that affects the concrete.

Sistemas mistos de aço e concreto são aqueles em que o elemento de aço trabalha estruturalmente em conjunto com o concreto. Essa associação dos materiais resulta numa melhor utilização de ambos os materiais tanto quanto à capacidade resistente, quanto em caráter construtivo, funcional e estético. O presente trabalho tem como finalidade a análise de vigas de aço e mistas de aço e concreto parcialmente revestidas em situação de incêndio. Esse estudo tem grande importância tendo em vista os incidentes com altas temperaturas em edificações ocorridos ao longo dos anos. O aumento de temperatura nas estruturas é um efeito nocivo, pois prejudica a rigidez e a resistência dos materiais, podendo levar estruturas ao colapso. As análises das vigas mistas aço e concreto parcialmente revestidas em situação de incêndio foram feitas através de análises experimentais que foram realizadas no forno horizontal à gás do Laboratório de Engenharia de Estruturas da EESC/USP. Foram realizados ensaios de flexão em pontos em altas temperaturas e a variável nos ensaios foi o fator de carga aplicado no meio do vão das vigas. Foi possível comparar o comportamento das vigas metálica e mistas, bem como as temperaturas em vários pontos ao longo do elemento por meio de termopares colocados em pontos estratégicos. Transdutores de deslocamento também foram usados para saber o valor de deslocamento nos apoios e no meio do vão das vigas. Uma análise térmica bidimensional através do ABAQUS também foi feita para comparação de resultados. Conclui-se que para uma mesma carga aplicada os deslocamentos foram mais expressivos nos ensaios das vigas em situação de incêndio se comparados aos valores obtidos nos ensaios à temperatura ambiente, observou-se o efeito benéfico do revestimento de concreto ao perfil metálico, responsável por um ganho expressivo de resistência ao fogo quando comparado aos elementos puramente metálicos e por fim obteve-se boa concordância entre as temperaturas encontradas por modelagem numérica através do ABAQUS e dos ensaios experimentais realizados. / Composite steel and concrete systems are those in which the steel element works structurally in conjunction with the concrete. This association of the materials results in a better use of both materials as much as the resistant capacity, as well as in a constructive, functional and aesthetic character. The present work has the purpose of analyzing steel beams and mixed steel and concrete partially coated in a fire situation. This study has great importance in view of the incidents with high temperatures in buildings that have occurred over the years. The increase in temperature in the structures is a harmful effect, as it impairs the rigidity and the resistance of the materials, which can lead to collapse structures. The analyzes of the composite steel and concrete composite beams in a fire situation were made through experimental analyzes that were carried out in the horizontal gas furnace of the Laboratory of Structural Engineering of EESC/USP. Bending tests were performed on points at high temperatures and the variable in the tests was the load factor applied in the middle of the span of the beams. It was possible to compare the behavior of the metallic and composite beams as well as the temperatures at various points along the element by means of thermocouples placed at strategic points. Displacement transducers were also used to know the displacement value in the supports and in the middle of the span of the beams. A two-dimensional thermal analysis through ABAQUS was also done for comparison of results. It was concluded that for the same applied load the displacements were more expressive in the tests of the beams in the fire situation compared to the values obtained in the tests at room temperature, the beneficial effect of the concrete coating was observed on the metallic profile, responsible for a an expressive gain of fire resistance when compared to the purely metallic elements and finally a good agreement was obtained between the temperatures found by numerical modeling through ABAQUS and the experimental tests performed.