Numerical modelling for monitoring the hysteretic behaviour of CFRP-retrofitted RC exterior beam-column joints

Seyed S. Mahini, Hamid R. Ronagh

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of a study on the capability of nonlinear quasi-static finite element modelling in simulating the hysteretic behaviour of CFRP and GFRP-retrofitted RC exterior beam-column joints under cyclic loads. Four specimens including two plain and two CFRP/GFRPstrengthened beam-column joints tested by Mahini and Ronagh (2004) and other researchers are modelled using ANSYS. Concrete in compression is defined by the modified Hognestad model and anisotropic multi-linear model is employed for modelling the stress-strain relations in reinforcing bars while anisotropic plasticity is considered for the FRP composite. Both concrete and FRP are modelled using solid elements whereas space link elements are used for steel bars considering a perfect bond between materials. A step by step load increment procedure to simulate the cyclic loading regime employed in the testing. An automatically reforming stiffness matrix strategy is used in order to simulate the actual seismic performance of the RC concrete after cracking, steel yielding and concrete crushing during the push and pull loading cycles. The results show that the hysteretic simulation for all specimens is satisfactory and therefore suggest that the numerical model can be used as an inexpensive tool to design of FRPstrengthened RC beam-column joints under cyclic loads.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)27-37
Number of pages11
JournalStructural Engineering and Mechanics
Volume38
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • beams_concrete
  • hysteresis
  • joints (engineering)
  • reinforced concrete

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