{"title":"Damage Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete structures at lap splices of tensional steel bars using Bonded Piezoelectric Transducers","authors":"R. Regupathi, C. Jayaguru","doi":"10.1590/1679-78257069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78257069","url":null,"abstract":"Using bonded piezoelectric transducers (PZT), this study evaluates damage to reinforced concrete beams at lap splices of tensile rebars. Four reinforced concrete beams with a span of 2700mm and a cross-section of 200 x 250mm were cast and simply edge-supported on roller supports 2250mm apart. In the zone of constant moment, the tensile reinforcements of the beams were spliced with varying lap lengths (10 ϕ , 20 ϕ , 30 ϕ and 40 ϕ ). Two PZT patches (one to operate as an actuator and the other as a receiver) were bonded on steel rebars and placed 50mm apart from their lapping edges. The wave propagation technique was used to record the signals experimentally, and the signals were processed further using wavelet packet analysis. By setting the time lag results of waves under pulse excitation, the damage of beams were identified. Damage indices were calculated based on the wavelet packet energy to ascertain the damage levels. The PZT was very sensitive to detect the pull-out bond failure and ductile flexural failure at the lap slices of steel rebars in the beam and it gives an advance indication before the structural collapse due to brittle failure.","PeriodicalId":18192,"journal":{"name":"Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67620323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiwu Zhou, Bo Wang, Xiaolu Deng, Jingdong Liu, Wen Zhang
{"title":"Mechanical Property Test and Damage Evaluation Analysis of Steel Fiber Stainless-Steel Reinforced Concrete Beams (SFSRCBs) under Impact Load","authors":"Xiwu Zhou, Bo Wang, Xiaolu Deng, Jingdong Liu, Wen Zhang","doi":"10.1590/1679-78257131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78257131","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the ultra-high drop hammer impact test system is adopted for the vertical impact experiment on six SFSRCBs with steel fiber volume fraction of 2.0% and build the relevant numerical model. The research variables mainly include impact energy, impact mass and cumulative impact mode. The results show that, under a single equal energy impact, with the increase of the impact speed, the crack distribution of the specimen gradually tends to the mid-span local position. Compared with the impact mass, the impact speed has a greater effect on the failure mode, deformation resistance and deformation recovery ability of SFSRCBs. When the total cumulative impact energy is the same as the single impact energy, then the overall damage of the specimen caused by high-mass low-velocity cumulative impact is less significant than that caused by low-mass high-velocity cumulative impact. Combined with the finite element analysis, the calculation formula of the maximum deflection of SFSRCB under impact load is obtained. Finally, the calculation method of the impact damage evaluation factor of SFSRCBs is proposed.","PeriodicalId":18192,"journal":{"name":"Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67620659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Numerical Analysis of the Seismic Performance of Rigid Beam-To-Column Moment Connections Equipped with Steel Slit Damper (SSD)","authors":"M. Hosseini, Liao Haitao, I. Corbi, O. Corbi","doi":"10.1590/1679-78256994","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78256994","url":null,"abstract":": In the present research, the finite-element method (FEM) implemented in the ABAQUS software is used to evaluate several numerical models. This study presents a composite system of slit dampers coupled with column-attached seats, where excessive loading of the structural system leads to the yielding of the slit damper rather than damaging main structural elements, especially the beams. In this respect, four aspects of the behavior of such connections are herein investigated to come up with an in-depth insight; these include aspect ratio, distance ratio, compactness ratio","PeriodicalId":18192,"journal":{"name":"Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67619685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
W. L. Fernandes, Gustavo Botelho Barbosa, M. Greco, R. Silveira
{"title":"Comparison between recent implicit time integration methods with frequency dissipation for nonlinear structural applications","authors":"W. L. Fernandes, Gustavo Botelho Barbosa, M. Greco, R. Silveira","doi":"10.1590/1679-78256973","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78256973","url":null,"abstract":"The present paper aims to test recent (Truly self-starting two sub-step method and three-parameter single-step implicit method) and classical (Generalized-α, HHT - α, and WBZ - α methods) time integration methods using the geometrically nonlinear Positional Finite Element Method (PFEM). The numerical formulation is based on the total Lagrangian approach and uses the Hessian matrix to obtain the response. The mixed hardening inelastic model applied to PFEM is also presented. Two examples validate the time integration algorithms and the inelastic model. In the first example, the mixed hardening inelastic model is compared with the the bilinear stress-strain model and the elastic-perfectly plastic hinge model, and aspects such as amplitude decay and period elongation are discussed. In the second example, the implemented algorithms are verified in a severe geometrically nonlinear example, considering the influence of numerical dissipation, time interval, and the number of elements in the response. Results show the relevance of numerical damping for numerical stabilization and the good performance of the Generalized-α algorithm.","PeriodicalId":18192,"journal":{"name":"Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67619839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ERRATUM: Numerical evaluation of the seismic performance of thin reinforced concrete wall buildings representative of the industrialized building system","authors":"","doi":"10.1590/1679-78257045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78257045","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18192,"journal":{"name":"Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67620547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. H. Cavalcante, E. Pereira, I. D. Rodrigues, Luiz Carlos Marcos Vieira Júnior, J. Padgett, G. Siqueira
{"title":"Seismic fragility assessment of typical bridges in Northeastern Brazil","authors":"G. H. Cavalcante, E. Pereira, I. D. Rodrigues, Luiz Carlos Marcos Vieira Júnior, J. Padgett, G. Siqueira","doi":"10.1590/1679-78257062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78257062","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a seismic fragility assessment of bridges commonly found in Northeastern Brazil. A generic three-dimensional nonlinear finite-element model is generated in OpenSees to enable variation of geometric features and component modeling. A parametric analysis is performed to evaluate the impact of the geometric and physical variations of the bridge inventory on the seismic behavior of the structures. Nonlinear time-history analyses using four sets of natural earthquake records are performed to obtain the Probabilistic Seismic Demand Model for the bridges. Capacity models are adopted according to previous studies to be combined with demand models to generate fragility functions. This article helps the decision markers to predict the seismic behavior of typical bridges in Northeastern Brazil, which enables the evaluation of risk mitigation methods.","PeriodicalId":18192,"journal":{"name":"Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67620209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Theoretical and computational simulation of the effect of the number of intermediate diaphragms on the live load distribution factors and structural response of a precast girder bridge","authors":"José Miguel Parra Benítez, J. Benjumea, V. Haach","doi":"10.1590/1679-78257120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78257120","url":null,"abstract":"Intermediate diaphragms (ID) in bridges with precast girders are intended to improve load distribution among girders. Despite this, their efficacy has been doubted recently due to the complex construction tasks needed to join them to the girders. Accordingly, this work aimed to determine the effect of the number of IDs on the distribution of vertical loads and girders response of a simply supported bridge. Four bridge layouts (0, 1, 2, and 3 IDs) were analyzed using 3D computational grillage models. The load distribution factors from the models were compared to those calculated using the Engesser-Courbon and Fauchart methods to determine the latter’s accuracy in capturing the effect of the number of IDs. Moreover, the girders responses under the live loads in the current Colombian and Brazilian bridge design codes were assessed. The results show that the IDs have a more significant effect on the load distribution and deflection of interior girders than the exterior girders. Additionally, increasing the number of IDs reduced the maximum shear and torque while the bending moment and deflections remained nearly constant.","PeriodicalId":18192,"journal":{"name":"Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67620342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Altheeb, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, A. Abadel, M. Nehdi, Hussam Alghamdi
{"title":"Effects of Non-Structural Walls on Mitigating the Risk of Progressive Collapse of RC Structures","authors":"A. Altheeb, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, A. Abadel, M. Nehdi, Hussam Alghamdi","doi":"10.1590/1679-78257023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78257023","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to investigate the effect of the infilled frames through various important parameters (i.e., the openings’ percentage in infill walls several columns on the first floor are removed partial infilled) in the RC structures, subject to progressive collapse scenarios. To this end, 3D finite element models were constructed by using the software ABAQUS. Numerical and experimental results were compared to substantiate the finite element models’ capability of simulating the experimental models’ behavior of Al-Chaar et al. (2002) in an accurate manner. The results showed that there was good agreement between experimental and numerical results. Moreover, the results indicated that there was a significant effect, which cannot be neglected, on the progressive collapse resistance; the reduction ratios in vertical displacement at the regions removed columns can reach up to 80%.","PeriodicalId":18192,"journal":{"name":"Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67620423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Theoretical Investigation on Stiffness and Vibration Characteristics of Laminated Beams with Uniformly Vertical Displacement","authors":"X. Liang, Bo Chen, Wenrui He","doi":"10.1590/1679-78257035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78257035","url":null,"abstract":"The laminated beam with uniformly vertical displacement can be divided into contact region and separation region when bending deformation occurs. Friction between the interfaces will cause the stiffness inconsistency between the separation region and contact region. In this paper, calculation formula of section stiffness considering interface friction effect is derived. Assuming that the beam vibrates freely in equal wavelength and equal stiffness forms respectively, the calculating formulas of natural vibration frequencies of simply supported and cantilever beams are derived. Finally, based on a steel-concrete laminated test beam with uniform vertical displacement, the natural vibration frequencies of the beam are calculated. The conclusions are as follows: The derived formulas can calculate the natural vibration frequencies of laminated beams under different interface states effectively; The influence of friction effect on the vibration frequency of laminated beams becomes more and more obvious with the increase of the order.","PeriodicalId":18192,"journal":{"name":"Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67620481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gelson de Sousa Alves, F. Evangelista Junior, Guilherme Oliveira Ferraz de Paiva
{"title":"A generalized finite element interface method for mesh reduction of composite materials simulations","authors":"Gelson de Sousa Alves, F. Evangelista Junior, Guilherme Oliveira Ferraz de Paiva","doi":"10.1590/1679-78257273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78257273","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes interface and polynomial enrichments using the generalized finite element method (IGFEM) for the material interface in composite materials without matching the finite element mesh to the boundaries of different materials. Applications in structural members such as laminated beams and heterogeneous composites (matrix and inclusions) employing coarse and fine meshes are employed. The results were compared with conventional GFEM and analytical solutions. Verification and simulations proved the efficiency of the suggested framework for solving problems with discontinuous gradients resulting from a material interface. The proposed method allows flexibility in mesh generation for composite materials by letting the interface be embedded in an element without the need to match the mesh to the material interface. This improves the computational efficiency over conventional methods.","PeriodicalId":18192,"journal":{"name":"Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67621244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}