Experimental and analytical study on load paths of RC squat walls with openings

Two series of experimental tests on reinforced concrete (RC) squat walls with irregular openings were analysed. The experimental evidence indicated that flanges significantly affect the failure modes, initial stiffness, ultimate strength and deformation capacity. Given the complexity of the stress d...

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Main Authors: Qian, Kai, Li, Bing, Liu, Yi
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-809372020-03-07T11:43:29Z Experimental and analytical study on load paths of RC squat walls with openings Qian, Kai Li, Bing Liu, Yi School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Structural analysis Structural design Two series of experimental tests on reinforced concrete (RC) squat walls with irregular openings were analysed. The experimental evidence indicated that flanges significantly affect the failure modes, initial stiffness, ultimate strength and deformation capacity. Given the complexity of the stress distribution in walls with irregular openings, strut-and-tie models are generally used in design and analysis to explicitly demonstrate the shear force transfer and load distribution paths. A comparison of experimental data with analytical results from the existing strut-and-tie model indicated that the latter may underestimate the ultimate strength by 51%. Although the strut-and-tie model is a lower-bound solution, the underestimation of 51% is still very large and may lead to unfavourable shear failure. An improved strut-and-tie model was thus developed, based on test observations. The improved strut-and-tie model can provide a more accurate prediction for the ultimate strength of walls with irregular openings. Based on the model, design recommendations and suggestions for reinforcement details in RC walls with irregular openings are also presented. Published version 2017-07-25T09:18:44Z 2019-12-06T14:17:49Z 2017-07-25T09:18:44Z 2019-12-06T14:17:49Z 2016 Journal Article Qian, K., Li, B., & Liu, Y. (2017). Experimental and analytical study on load paths of RC squat walls with openings. Magazine of Concrete Research, 69(1), 1-23. 0024-9831 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/80937 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/43443 10.1680/jmacr.15.00300 en Magazine of Concrete Research © 2016 Thomas Telford (ICE Publishing). This paper was published in Magazine of Concrete Research and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of Thomas Telford (ICE Publishing). The published version is available at: [http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jmacr.15.00300]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. 23 p. application/pdf
institution Nanyang Technological University
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topic Structural analysis
Structural design
spellingShingle Structural analysis
Structural design
Qian, Kai
Li, Bing
Liu, Yi
Experimental and analytical study on load paths of RC squat walls with openings
description Two series of experimental tests on reinforced concrete (RC) squat walls with irregular openings were analysed. The experimental evidence indicated that flanges significantly affect the failure modes, initial stiffness, ultimate strength and deformation capacity. Given the complexity of the stress distribution in walls with irregular openings, strut-and-tie models are generally used in design and analysis to explicitly demonstrate the shear force transfer and load distribution paths. A comparison of experimental data with analytical results from the existing strut-and-tie model indicated that the latter may underestimate the ultimate strength by 51%. Although the strut-and-tie model is a lower-bound solution, the underestimation of 51% is still very large and may lead to unfavourable shear failure. An improved strut-and-tie model was thus developed, based on test observations. The improved strut-and-tie model can provide a more accurate prediction for the ultimate strength of walls with irregular openings. Based on the model, design recommendations and suggestions for reinforcement details in RC walls with irregular openings are also presented.
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title Experimental and analytical study on load paths of RC squat walls with openings
title_short Experimental and analytical study on load paths of RC squat walls with openings
title_full Experimental and analytical study on load paths of RC squat walls with openings
title_fullStr Experimental and analytical study on load paths of RC squat walls with openings
title_full_unstemmed Experimental and analytical study on load paths of RC squat walls with openings
title_sort experimental and analytical study on load paths of rc squat walls with openings
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