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Document: 

SP321-04

Date: 

September 29, 2017

Author(s):

Dominik Kueres, Carsten Siburg, Alaa G. Sherif, and Josef Hegger

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

321

Abstract:

Over the last 20 years the Institute of Structural Concrete at RWTH Aachen University has conducted numerous punching tests on interior slab-column connections with different types of punching shear reinforcement. Within the tests, different types and arrangements of stirrups, lattice girders, and double-headed studs were used as punching shear reinforcement. In this paper, the efficiency of the various types of punching shear reinforcement is studied and discussed based on the experimental results of 39 tests on interior slab-column connections. By comparing the failure loads with the punching shear capacities without shear reinforcement according to ACI 318-14 and Eurocode 2 along with the German Annex, respectively, the increase in punching shear resistance with each shear reinforcement system is investigated.

DOI:

10.14359/51701191


Document: 

SP321-01

Date: 

September 29, 2017

Author(s):

Eva O. L. Lantsoght, Cor van der Veen, and Ane de Boer

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

321

Abstract:

Most methods for the design and analysis of reinforced concrete slabs for punching are based on experiments on slab-column connections, reflecting the situation in building slabs. Slab-column connections with unbalanced moments have also been studied in the past. Experiments indicate that the accuracy of models for asymmetrically loaded slabs is lower than for symmetrically loaded slabs. In this paper, the difference in accuracy between test predictions for symmetrically and asymmetrically loaded slabs is tackled. A plastic model, the Extended Strip Model, is proposed. The results of maximum loads according to this model are compared to experimental results of symmetrically and asymmetrically loaded slabs. The comparison between the proposed Extended Strip Model and the experimental results shows that the model has a consistent performance for both symmetrically and asymmetrically loaded slabs. Moreover, the model has as an advantage that it combines the failure modes of flexure, shear and punching. The proposed model can be used for the analysis of slabs. In particular, it can be used for the assessment of existing slab bridges subjected to concentrated live loads.

DOI:

10.14359/51701188


Document: 

SP321-02

Date: 

September 29, 2017

Author(s):

Georgios P. Balomenos, Aikaterini S. Genikomsou, Mahesh D. Pandey, and Maria A. Polak

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

321

Abstract:

Four interior reinforced concrete flat slabs are analyzed deterministically using the finite element analysis (FEA) program ABAQUS. Using this verified FEA model, probabilistic FEA is performed considering uncertain material properties. Probabilistic FEA is executed using a new variance based method, namely, multiplicative dimensional reduction method (M-DRM). M-DRM is selected because it overcomes the computational cost limitation, which can be a barrier for these types of analyses; it provides the probability distribution of any structural response, e.g., distribution of punching shear strength; it conducts sensitivity analysis without requiring any further execution of the FEA code. M-DRM is automated in ABAQUS using python programing. First, this study examines how material uncertainty impacts the structural response of interior flat slabs, in terms of ultimate load and ultimate displacement. Then, sensitivity analysis is performed in order to prioritize the most influential input random variables with respect to these structural responses. Finally, probability distribution of the punching shear resistance is also derived, using the design equations from the American code (ACI 318) and Eurocode 2 (EC2), in order to examine the degree of conservatism associated with the current design practices.

DOI:

10.14359/51701189


Document: 

SP321-11

Date: 

September 29, 2017

Author(s):

Amin Ghali and Ramez B. Gayed

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

321

Abstract:

Assemblies of vertical headed stud shear reinforcement are extensively used in practice to resist punching of concrete slabs. Similarly, headed studs making an angle 45 degrees with slab surface can be used for the same purpose. Equations for design and detailing are presented with examples.

DOI:

10.14359/51701201


Document: 

SP321-12

Date: 

September 29, 2017

Author(s):

David A. Fanella, Mustafa Mahamid, and Michael Mota

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

321

Abstract:

Voided concrete flat plate slab systems, which have been used for many years in Europe and other parts of the world, are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. because of many inherent benefits. This paper presents information on these benefits as well as requirements for serviceability, flexure, and shear. Also included are discussions on vibration and fire resistance.

DOI:

10.14359/51701202


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