Nonlinear FEM Analysis of RC Beam-Column Joint Strengthened by Cast In-Situ Joint Expansion
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This paper presents a nonlinear finite element analysis of substandard reinforced concrete beam-column joint strength-ened by cast in-situ expansion. The nonlinear finite element analysis is based on two-dimensional reinforced concrete planar elements to simulate beam, column, joint panel and joint expansions. The one dimensional discrete joint element is employed to simulate local deformation at the interface between members and expansions. Five specimens, control specimen and four strengthened specimens have been analyzed. The analysis correctly reproduces load-drift ratio relations including hysteretic loops, deformed shape, cracking process and failure mode. The load resistant mechanism of the strengthened specimens is also investigated. The strain profile of steel beam bar is examined to understand the transmission of forces in expanded joints. The principal compressive stress is analytically computed in the joint panel zone and expansion parts. The analysis illustrates the diagonal strut as the main load resistance in the joint panel. For strengthened specimens, the plot of analytical principal stress identifies two load bearing mechanisms. In addition to the main diagonal strut in the joint panel, the inclined strut mechanism also forms along the edge of the expansions. The size of expansion has a direct impact on the capacity of this inclined strut. The finite element analysis is also applied to exterior beam-column joints. Similar conclusions as the interior beam-column joint can be drawn.
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OpenAlex topics: Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete · Concrete Corrosion and Durability · Structural Response to Dynamic Loads
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Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand.
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