[en] Concrete walls or columns reinforced by one or multiple embedded steel profiles have gained popularity due to their improved strength, ductility and energy dissipation capacity. However, certain gaps in information are remaining in the available standards regarding the design of such non-conventional reinforced concrete systems. In particular, a proper characterization of the longitudinal shear transfer properties at the steel-concrete interface is required for a reliable design. Although sufficient information is available regarding mechanical connectors like shear studs, detailed information is required for any other types of mechanical connectors such as welded steel plates or for configuration without mechanical connectors. Moreover, even for cases with mechanical connectors, the orientation of the profileand hence the distance to the face of the concreteand the tying system can have a significant influence on the load transfer mechanisms. To this purpose, this article presents the outcomes of a set of push-out tests with the objective of comparing the force transfer mechanisms from the steel profile to the surrounding concrete wall for different types of interfaces. 13 tests specimens are investigated, with flexible (shear studs) and/or rigid (steel plates) shear connectors, considering different orientations of the profile and tying mechanisms, as well as a comparison with profiles without mechanical connectors. Based on the test results and subsequent analytical assessment, relevant conclusions are drawn regarding the longitudinal shear transfer at the steel-concrete interface. If necessary provisions are followed, welded steel plates prove to be an effective alternative to the shear stud connectors in terms of connector strength. The orientation of the embedded steel profile, consequent position of the mechanical connectors and their distance to the concrete face are observed to have a significant influence on the compression strut evolution, which therefore dictates the necessity (or not) of horizontal confinement or ties. Furthermore, combining the shear strength offered by different types of mechanical connectors and the steel-concrete bond offer a precise estimate of the longitudinal shear strength and therefore indicates towards the conservative nature of the design provisions suggested by the available standards.
Disciplines :
Civil engineering
Author, co-author :
Dragan, Dan; Construction Engineering Research Group, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
Das, Rajarshi; Construction Engineering Research Group, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
BOGDAN, Teodora ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) > Department of Engineering (DoE)
Degee, Herve; Construction Engineering Research Group, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Characterization of different longitudinal shear transfer mechanisms for profiles embedded in concrete walls (LAJ24.C)
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