Experimental Study on the Mechanical Properties of Vertical Corrugated Pipe Grout Anchor Connection Joints

Abstract

Prefabricated buildings’ quality, safety, and construction efficiency are closely related to the connections between various prefabricated components. This study optimizes the design of corrugated pipe-restrained grout anchor lap connections, further simplifying the construction methodology while ensuring reliable connection performance. The objective is to achieve cost savings and accelerate construction progress. A pull-out test of this new type of joint is conducted, generating two sets of 17 specimens each. The research examines the effects of grouting material strength, grout anchor steel bar anchorage length, and U-shaped stirrup spacing on the connection performance of corrugated pipe grout anchor connections. The results indicated that the specimens primarily experience two types of failure: anchorage failure with steel bar pull-out and steel bar tensile failure without anchorage failure. The strength of the grouting material and the anchorage length of the grout anchor steel bar positively correlate with bond anchorage performance. U-shaped stirrups contribute to restraint and enhance the bonding force between the corrugated pipe, grouting materials, and the grout anchor steel bar to a certain extent.