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Experimental study on longitudinal shear behavior of prefabricated steel-concrete composite beams with notched connections
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4989-9526
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8604-2249
Abstract To address the fit-up issues caused by the interference between shear connectors and extended transverse bars, a novel deck-to-girder connection detail, notched connection, is applied to steel-concrete composite bridges with partial-depth deck panel (PDDP) systems. In the novel joint detail, protruding transverse reinforcement is replaced by evenly distributed notches at the ends of precast panels, and tie bars inserted in the notches are anticipated to resist longitudinal shear stress, achieving shear connection between steel girders and precast deck slabs. Considering the discontinuity of bottom transverse reinforcement, a four-point bending test was performed to investigate the longitudinal shear behavior of composite beams incorporating notched connections. Experimental findings indicate that the configuration of transverse reinforcement critically influences the failure modes of composite specimens, which involve crushing of concrete slabs, longitudinal shear cracking and splitting. Notably, tie bars sufficiently anchored in notches function equivalently to extended bars spliced by welding, and the specifically designed U-shaped notches enhance the anchorage performance of tie bars. Transverse reinforcing bars placed in the concrete topping prove more effective in resisting longitudinal shear than those in the bottom layer, and therefore asymmetrically reinforced concrete slabs experience reduced longitudinal shear cracking and splitting. Moreover, interface shear reinforcement effectively ensures the full composite action, while concentrated point loads can induce excessive local longitudinal shear stress. The study also provides design recommendations for notched connections.
Highlights The use of notched connections resolves fit-up issues and eliminates welding operations. Tie bars resist longitudinal shear and serve as a substitute to protruding transverse rebars. Precast panels with notched connections achieve desired longitudinal shear performance. Arrangement of transverse reinforcement controls the failure modes of composite beams. Notch details and design recommendations for engineering practices are proposed.
Experimental study on longitudinal shear behavior of prefabricated steel-concrete composite beams with notched connections
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4989-9526
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8604-2249
Abstract To address the fit-up issues caused by the interference between shear connectors and extended transverse bars, a novel deck-to-girder connection detail, notched connection, is applied to steel-concrete composite bridges with partial-depth deck panel (PDDP) systems. In the novel joint detail, protruding transverse reinforcement is replaced by evenly distributed notches at the ends of precast panels, and tie bars inserted in the notches are anticipated to resist longitudinal shear stress, achieving shear connection between steel girders and precast deck slabs. Considering the discontinuity of bottom transverse reinforcement, a four-point bending test was performed to investigate the longitudinal shear behavior of composite beams incorporating notched connections. Experimental findings indicate that the configuration of transverse reinforcement critically influences the failure modes of composite specimens, which involve crushing of concrete slabs, longitudinal shear cracking and splitting. Notably, tie bars sufficiently anchored in notches function equivalently to extended bars spliced by welding, and the specifically designed U-shaped notches enhance the anchorage performance of tie bars. Transverse reinforcing bars placed in the concrete topping prove more effective in resisting longitudinal shear than those in the bottom layer, and therefore asymmetrically reinforced concrete slabs experience reduced longitudinal shear cracking and splitting. Moreover, interface shear reinforcement effectively ensures the full composite action, while concentrated point loads can induce excessive local longitudinal shear stress. The study also provides design recommendations for notched connections.
Highlights The use of notched connections resolves fit-up issues and eliminates welding operations. Tie bars resist longitudinal shear and serve as a substitute to protruding transverse rebars. Precast panels with notched connections achieve desired longitudinal shear performance. Arrangement of transverse reinforcement controls the failure modes of composite beams. Notch details and design recommendations for engineering practices are proposed.
Experimental study on longitudinal shear behavior of prefabricated steel-concrete composite beams with notched connections
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4989-9526
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8604-2249
Abstract To address the fit-up issues caused by the interference between shear connectors and extended transverse bars, a novel deck-to-girder connection detail, notched connection, is applied to steel-concrete composite bridges with partial-depth deck panel (PDDP) systems. In the novel joint detail, protruding transverse reinforcement is replaced by evenly distributed notches at the ends of precast panels, and tie bars inserted in the notches are anticipated to resist longitudinal shear stress, achieving shear connection between steel girders and precast deck slabs. Considering the discontinuity of bottom transverse reinforcement, a four-point bending test was performed to investigate the longitudinal shear behavior of composite beams incorporating notched connections. Experimental findings indicate that the configuration of transverse reinforcement critically influences the failure modes of composite specimens, which involve crushing of concrete slabs, longitudinal shear cracking and splitting. Notably, tie bars sufficiently anchored in notches function equivalently to extended bars spliced by welding, and the specifically designed U-shaped notches enhance the anchorage performance of tie bars. Transverse reinforcing bars placed in the concrete topping prove more effective in resisting longitudinal shear than those in the bottom layer, and therefore asymmetrically reinforced concrete slabs experience reduced longitudinal shear cracking and splitting. Moreover, interface shear reinforcement effectively ensures the full composite action, while concentrated point loads can induce excessive local longitudinal shear stress. The study also provides design recommendations for notched connections.
Highlights The use of notched connections resolves fit-up issues and eliminates welding operations. Tie bars resist longitudinal shear and serve as a substitute to protruding transverse rebars. Precast panels with notched connections achieve desired longitudinal shear performance. Arrangement of transverse reinforcement controls the failure modes of composite beams. Notch details and design recommendations for engineering practices are proposed.
Experimental study on longitudinal shear behavior of prefabricated steel-concrete composite beams with notched connections
Huang, Da (author) / Nie, Xin (author) / Fan, Jiansheng (author) / Ding, Ran (author)
Engineering Structures ; 300
2023-11-09
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English