变截面门式刚架稳定及地震反应研究进展

变截面轻钢门式刚架为我国单层大跨度工业和仓储建筑的主要结构形式.本文简要回顾了国内外变截面轻钢门式刚架稳定和地震反应研究的概况,介绍了其稳定分析及稳定设计方法的新进展以及地震反应理论分析、实验研究和分析方法的新进展,指出了目前在稳定和动反应研究及工程应用中存在的问题.针对我国相关现行规范在变截面门式刚架稳定和抗震设计方面规定的不足和存在的缺陷,提出了在稳定、地震反应及极限承载能力的判定方法等方面的研究建议.     

利用高精度磁测探查水中的钢铁构件

介绍了在水中进行高精度磁测的工作方法 ;指出探查水中的钢铁构件时 ,只须考虑磁异常的存在、位置 ,而无须考虑磁异常的符号 ;通过资料处理 ,消除了桥体磁场的影响 ,划分出局部磁异常 ,推断出的失落在水中的钢梁 (轨 )构件位置与实际符合较好。     

Steel buckling‐restrained braced frames with single and dual corner gusset connections: seismic tests and analyses

The design of a three‐story buckling‐restrained braced frame (BRBF) with a single‐diagonal sandwiched BRB and corner gusset was evaluated in cyclic tests of a one‐story, one‐bay BRBF subassembly and dynamic analyses of the frame subjected to earthquakes. The test focused on evaluating (1) the seismic performance of a sandwiched BRB installed in a frame, (2) the effects of free‐edge stiffeners and dual gusset configurations on the corner gusset behavior, (3) the frame and brace action forces in the corner gusset, and (4) the failure mode of the BRBF under the maximum considerable earthquake level. The subassembly frame performed well up to a drift of 2.5% with a maximum axial strain of 1.7% in the BRB. Without free‐edge stiffeners, the single corner gusset plate buckled at a significantly lower strength than that predicted by the specificationof American Institute of Steel Construction (2005). The buckling could be eliminated by using dual corner gusset plates similar in size to the single gusset plate. At low drifts, the frame action force on the corner gusset was of the same magnitude as the brace force. At high drifts, however, the frame action force significantly increased and caused weld fractures at column‐to‐gusset edges. Nonlinear time history analyses were performed on the three‐story BRBF to obtain seismic demands under both design and maximum considerable levels of earthquake loading. The analytical results confirmed that the BRB and corner gusset plate achieved peak drift under cyclic loading test. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

响应面法优化罗非鱼(Oreochromis niloticus)鱼排蛋白分段酶解工艺

采用生物蛋白酶酶解罗非鱼鱼排蛋白,以水解度(DH)为指标,进行了单酶、复合酶酶解效果的比较分析,并利用响应面分析方法(RSM)对酶解参数进行优化。结果表明,采用风味蛋白酶和木瓜蛋白酶双酶组合分段酶解,固定总酶添加量为3.0%、双酶复合比2:1、酶解时间3h、分段酶解时间比0.6:1,酶解温度56℃,分段酶解pH为7.0和6.2时,酶解效果最佳,罗非鱼鱼排蛋白水解度达到32.49%,酶解产物中游离氨基酸含量达32.84mg/g鱼排,占罗非鱼鱼排总氨基酸含量的25.43%,其中呈味氨基酸含量达18.48%,必需氨基酸含量达67.96%。     

Probabilistic demand and fragility assessment of welded column splices in steel moment frames

An assessment of seismic demands and capacities of welded column splice (WCS) connections in steel moment frames is presented. For demand assessment, nonlinear dynamic analyses are conducted for two case‐study buildings, that is, a 4‐story and a 20‐story moment frame. Results from the nonlinear dynamic analyses are assessed through a probabilistic seismic demand analysis (PSDA) framework to characterize recurrence rates of longitudinal flange stress in these connections. The PSDA is applied in two contexts. First, in the context of WCS connections constructed prior to the M 6.7 1994 Northridge earthquake, the PSDA is combined with sophisticated finite element‐based fracture mechanics analysis to compute the mean annual frequencies of fracture in these connections. The pre‐Northridge WCS are especially critical because they feature partial joint penetration and brittle materials that compromise their resistance to fracture. The analysis indicates that the mean annual frequencies of fracture in these connections may be unacceptably high for both the 4‐story and the 20‐story frames. This warrants a serious and urgent consideration of retrofit strategies. These findings are attributed to the brittleness of the pre‐Northridge splices (as indicated by the fracture mechanics simulations), as well as the force‐controlled nature of these components, wherein low‐intensity ground motions contribute disproportionately to fracture risk, as evidenced by fracture risk disaggregation. Second, in the context of new construction, the PSDA provides meaningful stress magnitudes for design. Currently, WCS connections employ complete joint penetration welds with the intent to develop the smaller column flange in yielding. The PSDA conducted in this study suggests that this requirement may be too stringent because stress demands in the splices corresponding even to high return periods (e.g., 2475 years) are significantly lower (~40 ksi), as compared with the stress required to yield the column (~55 ksi). Limitations of the study are outlined. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Modeling level selection for seismic analysis of concrete‐filled steel tube/moment‐resisting frames by using fragility curves

The seismic behavior of plane moment‐resisting frames (MRFs) consisting of I steel beams and concrete‐filled steel tube (CFT) columns is investigated in this study. More specifically, the effect of modeling details of each individual component of CFT‐MRFs, such as the composite CFT columns, the beam‐column connections, the panel zones, and the steel I beams on their seismic behavior, is studied through comparisons against available experimental results. Then, fragility curves are constructed for three typical CFT‐MRFs, designed according to European codes, for various levels of modeling sophistication through nonlinear time‐history analyses. On the basis of these fragility curves, one can select the appropriate modeling level of sophistication that can lead to the desired seismic behavior for a given seismic intensity. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Seismic response of self-centering prestressed concrete moment resisting frames with web friction devices

This paper examines the seismic response of self-centering prestressed concrete moment resisting frames (SCPC-MRFs) with web friction devices. Nonlinear dynamic analyses under ground motion ensembles corresponding to two seismic hazard levels are performed. The results of SCPC-MRFs are compared with those of monolithic reinforced concrete (RC) MRFs in terms of global and local responses. Seismic analyses results show that SCPC-MRFs generally experience similar peak story drifts, less beam end rotations, and much smaller residual deformations as compared with those of RC-MRFs. However, it is also found that SCPC-MRFs sustained larger column plastic rotations than RC-MRFs and are more sensitive to the formation of a soft story. In general, the 8-story SCPC-MRFs show better seismic performances than the 4-story ones. Mainshock–aftershock analyses show that the incremental effect of aftershock on damage extent is much smaller for the SCPC-MRFs than for the RC-MRFs.     

A unified approach for the design of high ductility steel frames with concentric braces in the framework of Eurocode 8

Eurocode 8 (EC8) stipulates design methods for frames with diagonal braces and for chevron braced frames, which differ as regards the numerical model adopted, the value of the behavior factor q and the estimation of the lateral strength provided by braces. Instead, in this paper, the use of the same design method is suggested for both types of concentrically braced frames. The design method is a generalization of the one proposed for chevron braced frames in a previous study. A numerical investigation is conducted to assess the reliability of this design method. A set of concentrically braced frames is designed according to the EC8 and proposed design methods. The seismic response of these frames is determined by nonlinear dynamic analysis. Finally, it is demonstrated that the proposed design method is equivalent to those provided by EC8, because it can ensure the same level of structural safety which would be expected when using EC8. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Masonry infill walls in reinforced concrete frames as a source of structural damping

This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the determination of damping characteristics of bare, masonry infilled, and carbon fiber reinforced polymer retrofitted infilled reinforced concrete (RC) frames. It is well known that the masonry infills are used as partitioning walls having significant effect on the damping characteristics of structures as well as contribution to the lateral stiffness and strength. The main portion of the input energy imparted to the structure during earthquakes is dissipated through hysteretic and damping energies. The equivalent damping definition is used to reflect various damping mechanisms globally. In this study, the equivalent damping ratio of carbon fiber reinforced polymer retrofitted infilled RC systems is quantified through a series of 1/3‐scaled, one‐bay, one‐story frames. Quasi‐static tests are carried out on eight specimens with two different loading patterns: one‐cycled and three‐cycled displacement histories and the pseudo‐dynamic tests performed on eight specimens for selected acceleration record scaled at three different PGA levels with two inertia mass conditions. The results of the experimental studies are evaluated in two phases: (i) equivalent damping is determined for experimentally obtained cycles from quasi‐static and pseudo‐dynamic tests; and (ii) an iterative procedure is developed on the basis of the energy balance formulation to determine the equivalent damping ratio. On the basis of the results of these evaluations, equivalent damping of levels of 5%, 12%, and 14% can be used for bare, infilled, and retrofitted infilled RC frames, respectively. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Simplified macro‐model for infill masonry walls considering the out‐of‐plane behaviour

One of the main challenges in earthquake risk mitigation is the assessment of existing buildings not designed according to modern codes and the development of effective techniques to strengthen these structures. Particular attention should be given to RC frame structures with masonry infill panels, as demonstrated by their poor performance in recent earthquakes in Europe. Understanding the seismic behaviour of masonry‐infilled RC frames presents one of the most difficult problems in structural engineering. Analytical tools to evaluate infill–frame interaction and the failure mechanisms need to be further studied. This research intends to develop a simplified macro‐model that takes into account the out‐of‐plane behaviour of the infill panels and the corresponding in‐plane and out‐of‐plane interaction when subjected to seismic loadings. Finally, a vulnerability assessment of an RC building will be performed in order to evaluate the influence of the out‐of‐plane consideration in the building response. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.