Experimental Study on Static and Fatigue Performance of Uplift-Restricted and Slip-Permitted Connectors

Liang, Xian; Liu, Xiaozhou; Tian, Nuocheng

doi:10.1007/s13296-022-00690-3

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“…A comparative analysis found that while the initial stiffness and negative moment capacity of the composite bridge remained relatively stable, there was a marked increase in the cracking load. Han introduced design methodologies and recommendations for composite beams incorporating URSP connectors, amalgamating experimental research, numerical analyses, and existing design methods [20]. Similarly, Li and Ma et al undertook a numerical examination of the mechanical behavior of a three-span continuous steel-concrete composite bridge fitted with URSP connectors [21,22].…”

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Numerical Study on the Seismic Behavior of Steel–Concrete Composite Frame with Uplift-Restricted and Slip-Permitted (URSP) Connectors

Wu,

Nie,

Zhao

et al. 2023

Buildings

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Uplift-restricted and slip-permitted (URSP) connectors have been demonstrated to effectively enhance the anti-cracking performance of RC slabs in negative moment areas. While their efficacy is recognized, studies of composite frames utilizing URSP connectors remain scarce, limiting their application in construction. This research undertakes a numerical analysis of the seismic performance of steel–concrete composite frames that employ URSP connectors. The influence of key design parameters on seismic behavior is scrutinized. Leveraging prior tests on composite frames with URSP connectors carried out by the authors’ group, a sophisticated three-dimensional FEM model is crafted. This model, built using the ABAQUS software (2016), accounts for the intricate mechanical behaviors of shear connectors. The fidelity of the FEM model is validated through a juxtaposition of numerical and test outcomes, assessing strain distribution, damage patterns, and load–displacement curves. This numerical model serves as a basis for the study, exploring the impacts of three crucial design parameters on structural seismic performance. The findings suggest that the arrangement length of URSP connectors should be constrained to less than half of the frame beam’s span to optimize mechanical performance during seismic events. Additionally, enhancing both the flange thickness and the steel beam’s height is recommended to further bolster structural integrity.

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confidence: 99%