Across the State of Texas and many other areas of the world, relatively young concrete structures have developed signs of premature concrete deterioration. Large cracks form on the surface of the concrete due to expansive forces from alkali-silica reaction (ASR) and delayed-ettringite formation (DEF). The goal of this project is to assess the effect of ASR/DEF on the trapezoidal box beam bridges in the US 59 corridor and Katy Central Business District (CBD) HOV lanes in Houston, TX. Five dapped-end beams were rejected during the casting process and have been in storage at a local precast yard for nearly fifteen years. These beams have been subject to accelerated deterioration and represent the potential severity of the ongoing ASR/DEF distress within the dapped end regions of the in-service trapezoidal box beams. The results from five load tests, corresponding strut-and-tie models, and forensic investigation are used to provide insights into the relationship between the severity of the deterioration and the capacity margin. / text

Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-26T13:28:03Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 texto completo.pdf: 2387307 bytes, checksum: f11d179178c73973dbcc9eaba047425e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-07-04 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This work presents an evaluation of the structural behavior of steel plane frames infilled with structural masonry of blocks of autoclaved aerated concrete, regarding the contribution of the masonry to the structure global stiffening, through the strut-and-tie model. Case studies were evaluated taking into account three steel plane frames and, subsequently, the model was applied to the project of steel buildings with four, six, and eight stories. First and second-order numerical analyses (nonlinear geometrical analysis) were performed to braced steel frames with bracing elements formed for bars of steel and masonry panels. The masonry panels were considered across strut-and-tie model. It is presented comparisons of the lateral displacements and the solicitant forces in the bars of strut-and-tie model to first and second-order analyses. The solicitant forces on the strut and tie were also compared to the structural resistance on these bars aiming to achieve the structural dimension of the masonry panel. Through the results obtained it is concluded that it is possible to substitute the bracing metal bars for the masonry panels until determined numbers of stories. This numbers depends on factors such as the stiffness of the frame and masonry panels, and the intensity applied. / Neste trabalho apresenta-se uma avaliação do comportamento estrutural de pórticos planos de aço preenchidos com alvenaria estrutural de blocos de concreto celular autoclavado, considerando a contribuição da alvenaria na rigidez global da estrutura, por meio de um modelo de bielas e tirantes. Para realização dos estudos de caso, foram avaliados três pórticos planos de aço e, posteriormente, o modelo foi aplicado ao projeto de edifícios de aço com quatro, seis e oito pavimentos. Foram realizadas análises numéricas de primeira e segunda ordem (análise não-linear geométrica) de pórticos de aço contraventados com elementos de contraventamentos formados por barras de aço e por painéis de alvenaria. Os painéis de alvenaria foram considerados por meio do modelo de bielas e tirantes. São apresentadas comparações dos deslocamentos laterais e dos esforços solicitantes nas barras do modelo de bielas e tirantes para as análises de primeira e de segunda ordem. Os esforços solicitantes nas bielas e nos tirantes também foram comparados com os esforços resistentes nessas barras, com vistas a efetuar o dimensionamento estrutural do painel de alvenaria. Os resultados obtidos permitem concluir que é possível substituir as barras de contraventamento metálico por painéis de alvenaria até um determinado número de pavimentos. Este número depende de fatores como a rigidez dos pórticos e dos painéis de alvenaria e a intensidade das ações aplicadas.

A racionalização e a industrialização da construção civil têm promovido o sistema construtivo baseado em elementos de concretos pré-moldados. O comportamento das ligações entre os elementos pré-moldados constitui uma das principais preocupações dos projetistas, sendo as ligações entre a superestrutura e as fundações determinantes na estabilidade e na distribuição de esforços solicitantes da estrutura. O comportamento de blocos sobre estacas com ligações para pilares pré-moldados possui particularidades em razão do diferente mecanismo de transferência de forças do pilar para o bloco mediante a ligação. Neste trabalho é estudado o comportamento de blocos de fundação apoiados sobre quatro estacas com cálice totalmente embutido para ligação com pilar pré-moldado. O estudo baseou-se em análise numérica não-linear de modelos tridimensionais considerando a fissuração do concreto, a presença de armadura e a interface de ligação. O comportamento de blocos com pilares submetidos à força vertical centrada e excêntrica foi descrito em termos de força última, panorama de fissuração, fluxo de tensões principais e tensões nas armaduras do bloco. Os resultados indicam a ocorrência de transferência de esforços do pilar para a fundação a partir das paredes do cálice de interface lisa, entretanto com intensidade insuficiente para a formação de bielas de compressão, e o risco da ocorrência de punção em blocos onde os pilares são ligados por cálices de paredes lisas. / The rationalization and the industrialization of the civil constructions have stimulated the construction process based on precast elements. One of the main designer\'s worries is about the behavior of the joints between precast elements, and the joints between superstructure and the foundations which are determinant in the construction stability and behavior of elements. In reason of the mechanism of transference of the forces from column to pile-cap by socket connections, the behavior of pile-caps with joints for precast columns has some specificity. The behavior of four-pile caps with embedded socket for precast columns joints is studied in this research. The study is based in nonlinear numerical analysis of three dimensional models considering the cracking in concrete, the reinforcement and the joint interface. The behavior of pile caps under centered and eccentric vertical force is described by ultimate force, cracking patterns, principal stresses flow and reinforcements strains. The results suggests that occurs the transfer of forces from column to the pile cap in the socket walls with smooth interface, however the intensity is not enough to form the struts, and the risk of development of punching shear in pile caps which columns are connected by smooth interface socket walls.

Esta pesquisa estuda o comportamento de blocos de concreto armado sobre duas estacas com cálice totalmente embutido, utilizado na ligação pilar-fundação de estruturas de concreto pré-moldado. Particularmente, foi avaliado o efeito que a viga de travamento provoca no bloco quando apoiada nas paredes laterais do cálice. Foi desenvolvida análise numérica tridimensional utilizando programa baseado no método dos elementos finitos (MEF), na qual foi considerada a não-linearidade física dos materiais. Para avaliação do programa adotado, realizou-se análise comparativa de resultados experimentais e numéricos obtidos por meio de outro programa. Nos blocos estudados variou-se a espessura e o tipo de conformação das paredes do cálice, o ângulo de inclinação da biela e a intensidade das ações na viga de travamento. Os resultados indicam que a presença da viga de travamento não altera de modo significativo o comportamento do bloco, e que a parede do cálice é capaz de transferir a força proveniente da viga em direção às estacas de modo eficaz. Por meio das tensões nas barras da armadura principal, foi possível obter a força no tirante e o ângulo de inclinação da biela antes da ruína dos modelos. Constatou-se que os ângulos apresentaram maior inclinação do que as utilizadas no dimensionamento, que por sua vez foi feito baseado nos modelos de bielas e tirantes. / The present research studies the behavior of two pile caps reinforced concrete with embedded socked used in connections of pre-cast concrete structures. It was particularly evaluated the effect provoked by the locking beam on the pile-caps when supported by the socket lateral walls. Three-dimensional numerical analyses using software based on finite element method (FEM) were developed considering the nonlinear physical behavior of the material. To evaluate the adopted software, a comparative analysis was made using numerical and experimental results obtained from other software. In the pile caps studied, it was noticed a variation in the wall thickness, socket interface, strut angle inclination and action on beam. The results show that the presence of beam does not change significantly the pile caps behavior and that the socket wall is able to transfer effectively the force from the beam to the pile caps. By the tensions on the bars of longitudinal reinforcement, it was possible to obtain the force on the tie and the strut angle inclination before the collapse of models. It was found that the angles present more inclinations than those used in the design, which was made based on strut and tie model.

Detta examensarbete vid Luleå tekniska universitet har utförts i samarbete med avdelningen för byggkonstruktionvid det nordiska konsultföretaget Norconsult AB. Arbetet bygger på en önskan från Norconsultatt ta fram en beräkningsmodell för höga balkar i överensstämmelse med Eurokod 2 motsvarande densom finns i BBK 04. Eurokod 2 har endast en knapphändig beskrivning av hur höga balkar bör dimensioneras.Detta skapar frustration och osäkerhet hos konstruktörer. Den tidigare svenska betongnormen,BBK 04, innehöll en tydlig och enkel mer empirisk beräkningsmetod för höga balkar, vilket gav en störresäkerhet vid projekteringen. Arbetet begränsas till att studera enkelt upplagda och kontinuerliga balkar i två spann belastade med enpunktlast mitt i vartdera spannet. Geometrin är densamma för samtliga balkar och armeringsmängdenvarieras tillsammans med brottlasten. Initialt utfördes en litteraturstudie för att erhålla en fördjupad kunskap om området samt att bygga uppen förståelse för teorin för höga balkar och den fackverksmodell som används i Eurokod 2. Vidare presenterasen försöksrapport, Rogowsky et al. (1983), som redovisar en experimentell laboratoriestudie därhöga balkar belastas till brott. Resultaten som presenteras är brottlast, töjning i betong och armering,sprickmönster samt nedböjning. Fyra enkelt upplagda och fyra kontinuerliga balkar väljs ut för vidarejämförelse och analys. Härvid används det ickelinjära beräkningsprogrammet ATENA 2D, där studeradebalkar modelleras. Handberäkningar enligt EK2 och BBK 04 utförs för respektive balk och tillhörandearmeringsmängd beräknas. En maximal brottlast itereras fram för respektive balk och beräkningsmetod (EK2 eller BBK 04). Armeringsmängdensom ges av denna beräkning modelleras i ATENA 2D och motsvarande balk analyseras.Resultaten jämförs sedan. Erhållna resultat sammanställs och jämförs med varandra: Rogowsky et al. (1983), ATENA 2D och handberäkningarnaenligt både Eurokod 2 och BBK 04. Jämförelsen visar att det finns få likheter mellan EK2och BKK 04, med avseende på erhållen armeringsmängd. BBK kräver generellt större armeringsmängdän Eurokod 2. Studien visar att beräkningarna med ATENA 2D stämmer väl överens med laboratorieförsöken.Resultaten visar även att antaganden enligt Eurokod 2 stämmer väl överens med hur de studeradebalkarna beter sig i verkligheten. En enkel beräkningsmodell som motsvarar BBKs konservativa modell är inte möjlig att ta fram inom deramar och begränsningar som finns för detta examensarbete. Istället sammanställs en modell i form av enpunktlista som förtydligar, sammanfattar och exemplifierar den mer verklighetstrogna beräkningsgångenför höga balkar enligt Eurokod 2.

The doctoral thesis deals with the analysis of the dapped-end beam detail, in terms of theoretical modelling and practical design using the strut-and-tie method as well as experimental verification of the bearing capacity and the behaviour of the detail under load by means of load tests and subsequent numerical nonlinear analysis. A summary of known structural and static designs explored in the literature has been presented. In addition, the strut-and-tie method has been introduced as an appropriate tool for a consistent design of the detail, element or the whole structure. The theoretical basis for the method has been described, including the general methodology for design and analysis. Practical problems have been discussed, specifically those resulting from the known design of the analysed detail based on the German approach; its modification has been processed theoretically taking into account the practical mode of reinforcement. An experiment has been suggested with a view to verify the presented calculation procedure and the influence of the used ratio of vertical to inclined hanger reinforcement on the bearing capacity and behaviour of the detail under load. The experiment also included accompanying material tests of the concrete which were used along with the inspection certificates issued for the used reinforcement as a basis for the nonlinear finite element analysis. Based on the results, the presented design procedure can be considered safe. These results also imply that the chosen ratio of vertical and inclined hanger reinforcements has no influence on the ultimate bearing capacity within practical reinforcement, as it only influences the formation, development and final width of cracks. With the growing ratio of the inclined hanger reinforcement, the width and density of cracks decreases at all stages of loading. Owing to their limitations, primarily during the service state, it is recommended that the minimal inclined reinforcement should be used.

Abstract : Deep reinforced concrete beams are commonly used as transfer girders or bridge bents, at which its safety is often crucial for the stability of the whole structure. Such elements are exposed to the aggressive environment in northern climates causing steel-corrosion problems due to the excessive use of de-icing salts. Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) emerged as non-corroded reinforcing materials to overcome such problems in RC elements. The present study aims to address the applicability of concrete deep beams totally reinforced with FRP bars. Ten full-scale deep beams with dimensions of 1200 × 300 × 5000 mm were constructed and tested to failure under two-point loading. Test variables were shear-span depth ratio (equal to 1.47, 1.13, and 0.83) and different configurations of web reinforcement (including vertical and/or horizontal web reinforcement). Failure of all specimens was preceded by crushing in the concrete diagonal strut, which is the typical failure of deep beams. The test results indicated that, all web reinforcement configurations employed in the tested specimens yielded insignificant effects on the ultimate strength. However, strength of specimens containing horizontal-only web reinforcement were unexpectedly lower than that of specimens without web reinforcement. The web reinforcement’s main contribution was significant crack-width control. The tested specimens exhibited reasonable deflection levels compared to the available steel-reinforced deep beams in the literature. The development of arch action was confirmed through the nearly uniform strain distribution along the length of the longitudinal reinforcement in all specimens. Additionally, the basic assumption of the strut-and-tie model (STM) was adequately used to predict the strain distribution along the longitudinal reinforcement, confirming the applicability of the STM for FRP-reinforced deep beams. Hence, a STM based model was proposed to predict the strength of FRP-reinforced deep beams using the experimental data, in addition to the available experimentally tested FRP-reinforced deep beams in the literature. Assessment of the available STMs in code provisions was conducted identifying the important parameters affecting the strut efficiency factor. The tendency of each parameter (concrete compressive strength, shear span-depth ratio, and strain in longitudinal reinforcement) was individually evaluated against the efficiency factor. Strain energy based calculations were performed to identify the appropriate truss model for detailing FRP-reinforced deep beams, hence, only four specimens with vertical web reinforcement exhibited the formation of two-panel truss model. The proposed model was capable to predict the ultimate capacity of the tested deep beams. The model was also verified against a compilation of a data-base of 172 steel-reinforced deep beams resulting in acceptable level of adequacy. The ultimate capacity and performance of the tested deep beams were also adequately predicted employing a 2D finite element program (VecTor2), which provide a powerful tool to predict the behavior of FRP-reinforced deep beams. The nonlinear finite element analysis was used to confirm some hypotheses associated with the experimental investigations. / Résumé : Les poutres profondes en béton armé (BA) sont couramment utilisées comme poutre de transfert ou coude de pont, comme quoi sa sécurité est souvent cruciale pour la sécurité de l’ensemble de la structure. Ces éléments sont exposés à un environnement agressif dans les climats nordiques causant des problèmes de corrosion de l’acier en raison de l’utilisation excessive de sels de déglaçage. Les polymères renforcés de fibres (PRF) sont apparus comme des matériaux de renforcement non corrodant pour surmonter ces problèmes dans les BA. La présente étude vise à examiner la question de l'applicabilité des poutres profondes en béton complètement renforcées de barres en PRF. Dix poutres profondes à grande échelle avec des dimensions de 1200 × 300 × 5000 mm ont été construites et testées jusqu’à la rupture sous chargement en deux points. Les variables testées comprenaient différents ratios de cisaillement porté/profondeur (égal à 1.47, 1.13 et 0.83) ainsi que différentes configurations d’armature dans l’âme (incluant un renforcement vertical avec ou sans renforcement horizontal). La rupture de tous les spécimens a été précédée par l’écrasement du béton dans le mât diagonal, ce qui est la rupture typique pour les poutres profondes en BA. Les résultats ont révélé que toutes les configurations de renforcement de l’âme employées dans les spécimens d'essais avaient un effet négligeable sur la résistance ultime. Toutefois, la résistance des spécimens contenant uniquement un renforcement horizontal était étonnamment inférieure à celle des spécimens sans renforcement. La contribution principale du renforcement de l’âme était dans le contrôle de la largeur de fissuration. Les spécimens examinés présentaient une déflexion raisonnable par rapport à ce qui est disponible pour les poutres profondes renforcées en acier dans la littérature. Le développement de l'effet d'arche a été confirmé par la distribution quasi uniforme des déformations le long du renforcement longitudinal dans tous les spécimens. En outre, l'hypothèse de base du modèle des bielles et tirants (MBT) a été utilisée adéquatement pour prédire la distribution de déformation le long du renforcement longitudinal, confirmant l'applicabilité du MBT pour les poutres profondes armées de PRF. Par conséquent, un modèle basé sur un MBT a été proposé afin de prédire la résistance des poutres profondes renforcées de PRF en utilisant les données expérimentales en plus de la mise à l'épreuve expérimentalement des poutres profondes renforcées de PRF trouvées dans la littérature. Une évaluation des MTB disponibles dans les dispositions des codes a été menée afin de déterminer les paramètres importants affectant le facteur d'efficacité de la bielle. La tendance de chaque paramètre (la résistance à la compression du béton, le ratio de cisaillement porté/profondeur, et la déformation dans le renforcement longitudinal) a été évaluée individuellement contre le facteur d'efficacité. Des calculs basés sur l’énergie des déformations ont été effectués pour identifier le modèle de treillis approprié afin de détailler les poutres profondes renforcées de PRF. Par conséquent, seulement quatre spécimens avec un renforcement vertical dans l’âme présentaient la formation de modèles avec deux panneaux de treillis. Le modèle proposé a été capable de prédire la capacité ultime des poutres profondes testées. Le modèle a également été vérifié contre une base de données de 172 poutres profondes renforcées en acier aboutissant en un niveau acceptable de pertinence. La capacité ultime et la performance des poutres profondes testées ont été également adéquatement prédites employant un programme d'éléments finis en 2D (VecTor2), ce qui fournira un puissant outil pour prédire le comportement des poutres profondes renforcées de PRF. L'analyse non linéaire par éléments finis a été utilisée afin de confirmer certaines hypothèses associées à l'étude expérimentale.

Anhand von Versuchsergebnissen wird gezeigt, dass Stahlbetonbauteile mit textilbewehrtem Beton verstärkt werden können. Sowohl die Torsionstragfähigkeit als auch die Gebrauchstauglichkeit werden durch die textilbewehrte Verstärkungsschicht deutlich verbessert. Vergleichsrechnungen zeigen, dass die Torsionstragfähigkeit mit bereits bekannten Stabwerksmodellen ermittelt werden kann.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-07-29T15:18:23Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ErikaSakai.pdf: 1917728 bytes, checksum: 5cc92bff51598c6d8147b5abba80383d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-12-16 / Through studies on the choice of type of foundation to use a certain work, always when the foundation is to pile it is necessary to build another structural element, the block of crowing or also called pile caps. Several studies have been made taking into account the block on stilts without the influence of soil. So this work demonstrates the relationship of methods of calculation of reactions in piles and tensions in chunks of some authors that take into account the influence of soil or not, with the numerical analysis. To analyzethe fundations the program DIANA was used in conjunction with MIDAS / FX +. With these results, ground-structure in the study of these blocks can be concluded on the importance of the interaction, being distinguished that as example, that if the ground are taken in consideration in the analyses of rigid blocks, the biggest reactions if are concentrate near the corners of the block, independent of the type of load application studied and not in the props central offices as some simplified methods consider. This leads to a closer examination of reality and therefore more accurate. / Através de estudos sobre a escolha do tipo de fundação a usar numa determinada obra, sempre quando a fundação for com estaca faz-se necessário a construção de outro elemento estrutural, o bloco de coroamento ou também denominado bloco sobre estacas. Vários estudos foram feitos levando-se em consideração o bloco sobre estacas sem a influência do solo. Portanto este trabalho demonstra a relação de métodos de cálculos de reações nas estacas e tensões nos blocos de estacas envolvidas pelo solo, através de análise numérica baseado no Método dos Elementos finitos, com características tridimensionais e não-lineares. Para a análise foi usado o programa DIANA em conjunto com o MIDAS/FX+. Com os resultados obtidos, pode-se concluir sobre a importância da interação solo estrutura no estudo destes blocos, destacandose que como exemplo, que se o solo é levado em consideração nas análises de blocos rígidos, as maiores reações se concentram nas estacas laterais do bloco, independente do tipo de aplicação de carga estudada e não nas estacas centrais como alguns métodos simplificados propõem. Isto leva a uma análise mais próxima da realidade e, consequentemente, mais preciso.

The diploma thesis deals with the strenghtening of the supporting parts of the production hall in Drásov. In the first part the existing load bearing capacity of the structure is solved. The next step is to design of strenghtening variants for nonconforming columns and short corbel. Columns and short corbel are strenghtening with monostrand. At the end of the thesis, verification of the load bearing capacity of the strenghtening structure is performed.