Solutions of composite beams encounter some specific problems, such as shrinkage and creep of concrete, cracking of concrete and plasticity of steel, partial interaction of elements or history of erection and loading process. These factors and others affect the distribution of internal forces along the beam, the distribution of stresses along the cross-section and also stiffness and deflection of beams. The goal is to describe and compare methods for analysis of composite steel and concrete beams by more simplified approaches allowed by Eurocode with more advanced techniques. The studies will be carried out on the simply supported and continuous beams designed with respect to Eurocode 1, 2, 3 and 4.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第19300号 / 工博第4097号 / 新制||工||1631(附属図書館) / 32302 / 京都大学大学院工学研究科建築学専攻 / (主査)教授 金子 佳生, 教授 田中 仁史, 教授 竹脇 出 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Kyoto University / DFAM

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This paper presents results on experimental research for concrete produced using recycled coarse aggregates (RCA). Five types of coarse aggregates were used in this study, four of which were RCA. The main purpose of this research was to examine how different types and properties of coarse aggregate affected compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, and shrinkage in concrete when natural coarse aggregates were replaced with RCA. Concrete batches were made with water-cement (w/c) ratios of 0.30, 0.45, and 0.60, and substitution percentages ranged from 0% to 100% of natural aggregate with RCA. Test results clearly show that compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, and shrinkage greatly depend on the quality and type of coarse aggregate used. In addition to testing of hardened concrete, predictive models for elasticity and ultimate shrinkage were developed to formulate and reinforce proposed conclusions about the properties and performance for the different RCA.

The Varina-Enon Bridge is a cable-stayed, post-tensioned segmental box girder bridge in Richmond, Virginia. A large flexural crack was noted by inspectors in July 2012 which prompted a number of investigations into the current condition of the bridge. Particular focus has been put on prestress losses which have a significant impact on the strength and serviceability of the bridge. Previous work has been conducted to monitor the behavior of the bridge and to back-calculate effective prestress. This was done using field data from a long-term data collection system in the bridge as well as a finite element model which includes a staged-construction analysis. Creep and shrinkage are accounted for using the CEB-FIP '90 model code. Effective prestress in the Varina-Enon Bridge is back-calculated using live load strain data from the long-term data collection system. Previous work has overestimated live load moment since the influence of the crack opening has not been accounted for. This research refines the methods used to determine live load moment from live load strain. Two new methods are developed based on influence lines matching crack gauge data during a live load event. The new methods are compared to the method used in previous studies. Results using two elastic moduli for concrete are compared for each method of live load moment calculation. Finally, back-calculated effective prestress values are compared against effective prestress from the finite element model. Depending on the method used for live load moment calculation, back-calculated effective prestress ranged from 167.4 ksi to 170.8 ksi. Both new methods for live load moment calculation yielded slightly smaller values for effective prestress compared to the method used previously. Increasing the elastic modulus from 6000 ksi to 6200 ksi increased back-calculated effective prestress values from an average of 168.3 ksi to 168.6 ksi. For elastic moduli of 6000 ksi and 6200 ksi, the finite element model returned an effective prestress of 170.3 ksi and 170.8 ksi, respectively. / Master of Science / Prestressing in concrete uses steel tendons to apply a compressive force to a structure. This technique allows for stiffer and lighter structures with longer span lengths to be built. The force in the steel tendons decreases over time, and this is called prestress loss. Prestress losses can have a significant impact on the strength and service life of a structure, so estimating the magnitude of prestress loss is of great importance in prestressed concrete structures. The Varina-Enon Bridge is a cable-stayed, prestressed concrete box-girder bridge in Richmond, Virginia. In July 2012, cracking was observed in the bridge, and this prompted several investigations into its performance. This research calculates effective prestress (prestress force leftover after prestress loss) in several ways. A long-term data collection system collects sensor data which is used to calculate effective prestress experimentally, and a computer model is used to determine effective prestress computationally. Effective prestress results from sensor data are slightly smaller than results from the computer model. However, the differences in results are fairly small, and all values are within expectations, so it is concluded that the Varina-Enon Bridge has not experienced more than expected prestress losses.

The shrinkage estimation has proven to be very useful when dealing with a large number of mean parameters. In this dissertation, we consider the problem of simultaneous estimation of multiple variances and construct a shrinkage type, non-parametric estimator. We take the non-parametric empirical Bayes approach by starting with an arbitrary prior on the variances. Under an invariant loss function, the resultant Bayes estimator relies on the marginal cumulative distribution function of the sample variances. Replacing the marginal cdf by the empirical distribution function, we obtain a Non-parametric Empirical Bayes estimator for multiple Variances (NEBV). The proposed estimator converges to the corresponding Bayes version uniformly over a large set. Consequently, the NEBV works well in a post-selection setting. We then apply the NEBV to construct condence intervals for mean parameters in a post-selection setting. It is shown that the intervals based on the NEBV are shortest among all the intervals which guarantee a desired coverage probability. Through real data analysis, we have further shown that the NEBV based intervals lead to the smallest number of discordances, a desirable property when we are faced with the current "replication crisis". / Statistics

No / It is known that lime was added to historic Roman cement render mortars. The focus of this work is the influence of the combination of NHL5 and CL90 with Roman cement in mortars for restoration; however, the results indicate a wider potential for render applications in general. It is shown that simply adding lime to Roman cement does not retard its hydration and yields mortars where the binding action of the cement is compromised by the mixing process. If the cement is retarded by means of a pre-hydration process, hybrid mortars can be produced with improved workability and workable life as well as permitting the fine control of strength and moisture transport.

Yes / The shrinkage force exerted by restrained shape memory polymers can potentially be used to close cracks in structural concrete. This paper describes the physical processing and experimental work undertaken to develop high shrinkage die-drawn Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) shape memory polymer tendons for use within a crack closure system. The extrusion and die-drawing procedure used to manufacture a series of PET tendon samples is described. The results from a set of restrained shrinkage tests, undertaken at differing activation temperatures, are also presented along with the mechanical properties of the most promising samples. The stress developed within the tendons is found to be related to the activation temperature, the cross-sectional area and to the draw rate used during manufacture. Comparisons with commercially-available PET strip samples used in previous research are made, demonstrating an increase in restrained shrinkage stress by a factor of two for manufactured PET filament samples. / Thanks must go to the EPSRC for their funding of the Materials for Life (M4L) project (EP/K026631/1) and to Costain Group PLC. for their industrial sponsorship of the project and author.

Post-tensioned concrete is a building technology which provides a compressive force to concrete via steel tendons. This combination of steel and concrete allows for the construction of lighter and stiffer structures. Post-tensioned concrete is widely utilized throughout the United States highway system and bridge construction. Over time, the force in the prestressing strands is reduced by delayed strains in the concrete. The accurate estimation of this prestress loss is vital for making good decisions about the remaining capacity of a structure and the infrastructure system at large. The Varina-Enon Bridge is a post-tensioned concrete box-girder bridge in Richmond Virginia. Cracks in the bridge prompted an investigation into the magnitude of prestress loss experienced by the structure. To estimate prestress loss, a computer model of the structure was created. In addition, data from sensors previously installed on the bridge were used to back calculate prestress loss. It was found that the estimation of losses from the field closely matched those estimated at the construction of the bridge. Additionally, more updated loss models estimated similar, or slightly smaller values for prestress loss. / Master of Science / Post-tensioned concrete is a building technology which provides a compressive force to concrete via steel tendons. This combination of steel and concrete allows for the construction of lighter and stiffer structures. Post-tensioned concrete is widely utilized throughout the United States highway system and bridge construction. Over time, the force in the prestressing strands is reduced by delayed strains in the concrete. The accurate estimation of this prestress loss is vital for making good decisions about the remaining capacity of a structure and the infrastructure system at large. The Varina-Enon Bridge is a post-tensioned concrete box-girder bridge in Richmond Virginia. Cracks in the bridge prompted an investigation into the magnitude of prestress loss experienced by the structure. To estimate prestress loss, a computer model of the structure was created. In addition, data from sensors previously installed on the bridge were used to back calculate prestress loss. It was found that the estimation of losses from the field closely matched those estimated at the construction of the bridge. Additionally, more updated loss models estimated similar, or slightly smaller values for prestress loss.

The inverted T-beam system provides an accelerated bridge construction alternative. The system consists of adjacent precast inverted T-beams finished with a cast-in-place concrete topping. The system offers enhanced performance against reflective cracking and reduces the likelihood of cracking due to time dependent effects. Differential shrinkage is believed to be one of the causes of deck cracking in inverted T-beam systems. The objective of this study was to develop mix designs that exhibit lower shrinkage and higher creep compared to typical deck mixtures, recommend a prescriptive mix design and a performance criterion to VDOT that can be further investigated and used in the inverted T-beam system to combat effects of differential shrinkage. Ten different mix designs using different strategies to reduce shrinkage were tested for their compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, modulus of elasticity and unrestrained shrinkage. The four best performing mixes were selected for further study of their time dependent properties. The test data was compared against the data from various prediction models to determine the model that closely predicts the measured data. It was observed that ACI 209.2R-08 model best predicted the time dependent properties for the four mixes tested in this project. Tensile stresses in the composite cross-section of deck and girder, created due to difference in shrinkage and creep are quantified using an age adjusted effective modulus method. In this analysis, it was observed that mixes with normal weight coarse aggregate (NWCA) developed smaller stresses compared to those of mixes with lightweight coarse aggregate (LWCA). Mixes with fly ash as supplementary cementitious material (SCM) developed smaller stresses at the bottom of deck when compared to mixes with slag as the SCM. / Master of Science