Article shows results of anchor pullout tests for two types of anchors: bent foundation anchor bolt and torque-controlled undercut anchor. Effective embedment depth is determined during research for bent anchors 16, 24 and 36 mm in diameter. Tests were carried out for 37 specimens with different embedment depth in a range from 150 to 650 mm. Load-displacement diagrams for static and cyclic dynamic pullout tests in uncracked and cracked concrete were acquired. Cyclic loading pattern simulated seismic loads. Test results for undercut anchors with diameter of 12, 16 and 20 mm and embedment depth of 125, 190 and 250 mm respectively allowed to estimate the influence of cracks in concrete and cyclic loads on ductility of anchor during pullout tests. It is stated that embedment depth required by regulatory documents for bent anchor bolt is higher than admissible embedment depth acquired in tests as a result of comparative analysis of design and optimal anchor bolt structure.

Abstract. The article presents the results of the experimental determination of the physical and mechanical characteristics of rubber-metal vibrationproof supports used in the construction of facilities in the areas of increased seismic hazard. The testing was based on two necessities: to substantiate the possibility of using such a constructive seismic protection solution and to create reliable calculation models of the structures with rubber-metal support. More than thirty samples were tested in the laboratory under various loads and impacts. The elastomers were tested in accordance with the requirements written in EN-1337-3. The experiment was performed on three types of elastomer model samples to determine their vertical and horizontal stiffness, the tensile strength and modulus of elasticity and creep. The work was performed on INSTRON power equipment and a test rig equipped with MTS hydraulic jacks installed in the power frame. The testing results of elastomeric support models were confirmed by the determination of individual characteristics on the full size specimens at the corresponding load. Thus, the test has confirmed and proved the validity of the use of elastomeric bearings for seismic protection of a mall construction.

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Mechanical properties of specimens were researched for model analysis of stress-strain behavior in the stress concentration zone for plate structures using aluminum alloys. Traditional and new structure materials including Russian (1915T and 1565ch) and foreign (6082 – Russian analogue AD35) developments with different alloyage systems (Al-Mg, Al-Mg-Si and Al-Zn-Mg accordingly), strengthening methods, corrosive resistances and welding capacities are studied. Strain and fracture resistance is shown for axial and eccentric tension and for impact bending in the temperature range from -70 to +20°C. Acquired results allow us to designate loads reasonably for structure design using aluminum alloys and estimate their durability.

Resistance to low-cycle fatigue of hot-rolled plates manufactured from alloyage system Al-Mg-Si alloy 6082 is researched. Cyclic stability of alloy and cyclic proportional elastic limit were defined during tests of specimens without cracks loaded along the rolling direction using curves of cyclic strain and their generalization. Properties used for design of prefabricated structures from thick aluminum plates from alloy 6082 operating in the conditions of low-cycle fatigue are received.