Performance of precast concrete moment frames subjected

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Parametric Investigation of Seismic Interaction between Precast Concrete Cladding Systems and Moment Resisting Frames Andrew Baird1, Riccardo Diaferia2, Alessandro Palermo3, Stefano Pampanin4 1PhD Candidate, Dept. of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury, P.O. Box 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand; PH (+64) 27-

Civil Engineering Design (1) Dr. C. Caprani19 2.2 Basic Principle of Prestressed Concrete Theoretical Example Consider the basic case of a simply-supported beam subjected to a UDL of w kN/m: In this case, we have the mid-span moment as: 2 8 C wL M = Also, if we assume a rectangular section as shown, we have the following section properties: 3 2

This paper presents a seismic response evaluation of unbonded posttensioned precast concrete moment frames that use friction dampers at selected beam ends. The dampers utilize the displacements that occur as a result of gap opening between the beam and column members during an earthquake.

Abstract. A one story, two bays, approximately half scaled, perimeter moment frame containing precastprestressed floor units was built and tested at the University of Canterbury to investigate the effect of precastprestressed floor units on the seismic performance of reinforced concrete moment resisting frame.

3.1 Types of Precast Concrete Structures. This chapter introduces the basic principles and some of the design and analysis procedures, involved in the design of precast concrete skeletal structures, essentially a beam-column framework possibly braced using walls and/or cores, as well as briefly discusses precast portal frames and wall frames.

A new ductile moment-resisting beam-column connection is developed for precast reinforced concrete (RC) frames in high seismic zones. The proposed connection provides good structural integrity in the connections and can reduce construction time by eliminating the need for formworks and welding, and minimizing cast-in-place concrete volume.

precast concrete wall panels. Dan , senior project architect for American Structurepoint, explained why precast panels provided the ideal solution. "Precast concrete was a great material to marry aesthetic options with ease of construction," he said. "The ability to cast in reveals and varying profiles while working with the precast

Prestressed precast concrete columns are recently considered as excellent design options due to their self-centering capability for seismic actions. Axial prestressing is designed to control cracking at the precast joints by service loads. In this paper, a combination of continuous reinforcing bars and prestressing tendons was suggested to

and Colombo ( ) the behavior of precast concrete structures affected by the L'Aquila earthquake is discussed. Besides presenting some structural damage and beam-to-column connections failure, the study focuses on the influence that cladding panels have on the seismic performance of precast structures.

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compression is produced by the tensioning of high-strength "tendons" located within or adjacent to the concrete and is done to improve the performance of the concrete in service. Bridge - Wikipedia A lifting frame is in general a design-and-built machine used in segmental bridge construction.

In this paper, the seismic performance of reinforced concrete moment resisting frames coupled with a floor containing precast-prestressed units is examined. Mechanisms associated with the beam strength enhancement arising from plastic hinges and floor interactions are described.

The influence of impact mass and impact velocity on the impact resistance of precast concrete beams were also investigated. The results revealed that the further the assembling location is away from the impact location, the closer the mechanical performance of the precast concrete beam is to that of the reinforced concrete beam.

Eurocode EC2, before going into the detail of the design, manufacture, and construction of precast concrete multi-storey buildings. Detailed structural analysis of precast concrete and its use is provided and some details are presented of recent precast skeletal frames of up to forty storeys.

Precast reinforced concrete (RC) columns meeting seismic design requirements were used in the State of Washington for ABC ([1]). Hieber, et al., [2] studied a cast-in-place (CIP) pier system and a hybrid pier system incorporating precast concrete columns, a precast beam, and a cast in place

A brief review of seismic performance and design of. precast concrete systems is presented to seek for the ways to impr ove and develop construction of precast concrete struc-. tures in India

Zhai X, Wang Y, Wang X ( ) Thermal performance of precast concrete sandwich walls with a novel hybrid connector. Energy Build 166:109-121. Article Google Scholar 3. Vaghei R, Hejazi F, Taheri H, Jaafar MS, Aziz FNAA ( ) Development of a new connection for precast concrete walls subjected to cyclic loading.

Keywords: Applied Element Method, precast concrete connections, progressive collapse analysis, RC corbels, special moment frames. 1 INTRODUCTION In the last few decades, many precast concrete structures encountered total collapse due to accidental events of some structural elements. Ronan point failure took place in 1968 due to a gas explosion.

Seismic Performance of Precast Segmental Bridge Superstructures with Internally Bonded Prestressing Tendons. PCI Journal, 2002 Construction and Design of Prestressed Concrete Segmental Bridges A Wiley-Interscience Publication. By Roy Suherdin. PRECAST SEGMENTAL BOX GIRDER BRIDGE MANUAL. By Serhat CETİNALP.