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Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  Volume 83, Number 2, July25 2022 , pages 245-257
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2022.83.2.245
 


Prediction of shear strength and drift capacity of corroded reinforced concrete structural shear walls
Zhihong Yang and Bing Li

 
Abstract
    As the main lateral load resisting system in high-rise reinforced concrete structures, the mechanical performance of shear wall has a significant impact on the structure, especially for high-rise buildings. Steel corrosion has been recognized as an important factor affecting the mechanical performance and durability of the reinforced concrete structures. To investigate the effect on the seismic behaviour of corroded reinforced concrete shear wall induced by corrosion, analytical investigations and simulations were done to observe the effect of corrosion on the ultimate seismic capacity and drift capacity of shear walls. To ensure the accuracy of the simulation software, several validations were made using both non-corroded and corroded reinforced concrete shear walls based on some test results in previous literature. Thereafter, a parametric study, including 200 FE models, was done to study the influence of some critical parameters on corroded structural shear walls with boundary element. These parameters include corrosion levels, axial force ratio, aspect ratio, and concrete compressive strength. The results obtained would then be used to propose equations to predict the seismic resistance and drift capacity of shear walls with various corrosion levels.
 
Key Words
    corrosion; empirical equations; finite element model; reinforced concrete shear wall; seismic performance
 
Address
Zhihong Yang and Bing Li: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore
 

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