Cyclic performance of concrete-filled steel batten built-up columns

Journal Title: International journal of advanced structural engineering - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 1

Abstract

Steel built-up batten columns are common types of columns in Iran and some other parts of the world. They are economic and have acceptable performance due to gravity loads. Although several researches have been conducted on the behavior of the batten columns under axial loads, there are few available articles about their seismic performance. Experience of the past earthquakes, particularly the 2003 Bam earthquake in Iran, revealed that these structural members are seismically vulnerable. Thus, investigation on seismic performance of steel batten columns due to seismic loads and providing a method for retrofitting them are important task in seismic-prone areas. This study aims to investigate the behavior of concretefilled batten columns due to combined axial and lateral loads. To this end, nonlinear static analyses were performed using ANSYS software. Herein, the behaviors of the steel batten columns with and without concrete core were compared. The results of this study showed that concrete-filled steel batten columns, particularly those filled with high-strength concrete, may cause significant increases in energy absorption and capacity of the columns. Furthermore, concrete core may improve post-buckling behavior of steel batten columns.

Authors and Affiliations

Mehran S. Razzaghi, M Khalkhaliha, A Aziminejad

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  • EP ID EP210406
  • DOI 10.1007/s40091-016-0113-1
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Mehran S. Razzaghi, M Khalkhaliha, A Aziminejad (2016). Cyclic performance of concrete-filled steel batten built-up columns. International journal of advanced structural engineering, 8(1), 45-51. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-210406