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Structural Engineering and Mechanics Volume 78, Number 3, May10 2021 , pages 231-253 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2021.78.3.231 |
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Experimental and numerical investigation on the behavior of concrete-filled rectangular steel tubes under bending |
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Tao Zhang, Yong-zhi Gong, Fa-xing Ding, Xue-mei Liu and Zhi-wu Yu
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| Abstract | ||
| Pure bending loading conditions are not frequently occurred in practical engineering, but the flexural researches are important since it's the basis of mechanical property researches under complex loading. Hence, the objective of this paper is to investigate the flexural behavior of concrete-filled rectangular steel tube (CFRT) through combined experimental and numerical studies. Flexural tests were conducted to investigate the mechanical performance of CFRT under bending. The load vs. deflection curves during the loading process was analyzed in detail. All the specimens behaved in a very ductile manner. Besides, based on the experimental result, the composite action between the steel tube and core concrete was studies and examined. Furthermore, the feasibility and accuracy of the numerical method was verified by comparing the computed results with experimental observations. The full curves analysis on the moment vs. curvature curves was further conducted, where the development of the stress and strain redistribution in the steel tube and core concrete was clarified comprehensively. It should be noted that there existed bond slip between the core concrete and steel tube during the loading process. And then, an extensive parametric study, including the steel strength, concrete strength, steel ratio and aspect ratio, was performed. Finally, design formula to calculate the ultimate moment and flexural stiffness of CFRTs were presented. The predicted results showed satisfactory agreement with the experimental and FE results. Additionally, the difference between the experimental/FE and predicted results using the related design codes were illustrated. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| concrete-filled rectangular steel tube (CFRT); flexural behavior; ultimate moment; stress redistribution; composite action | ||
| Address | ||
| Tao Zhang: School of Civil Architecture, Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, Zhengzhou 450000, PR China; School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410075, PR. China Yong-zhi Gong: School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410075, PR. China Fa-xing Ding: School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410075, PR. China Xue-mei Liu: Department of Infrastructure Engineering, University of Melbourne, Melbourne 3000, Australia Zhi-wu Yu: School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410075, PR. China | ||