Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Compressive and Shear Behavior for a New Type of Self-Insulating Concrete Masonry System
The developed study aimed at investigating the mechanical behavior of a new type of self-insulating concrete masonry unit (SCMU). A total of 12 full-grouted wall assemblages were prepared and tested for compression and shear strength. In addition, different axial stress ratios were used in shear tes...
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| author | Abu-Bakre Abdelmoneim Elamin Mohamad Zhongfan Chen |
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| description | The developed study aimed at investigating the mechanical behavior of a new type of self-insulating concrete masonry unit (SCMU). A total of 12 full-grouted wall assemblages were prepared and tested for compression and shear strength. In addition, different axial stress ratios were used in shear tests. Furthermore, numerical models were developed to predict the behavior of grouted specimens using simplified micro-modeling technique. The mortar joints were modeled with zero thickness and their behavior was applied using the traction–separation model of the cohesive element. The experimental results revealed that the shear resistance increases as the level of precompression increases. A good agreement between the experimental results and numerical models was observed. It was concluded that the proposed models can be used to deduct the general behavior of grouted specimens. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1a95318801514a838e466373966f8de82022-12-21T17:32:14ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172016-08-016924510.3390/app6090245app6090245Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Compressive and Shear Behavior for a New Type of Self-Insulating Concrete Masonry SystemAbu-Bakre Abdelmoneim Elamin Mohamad0Zhongfan Chen1Key Laboratory of RC & PC Structures of Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, ChinaKey Laboratory of RC & PC Structures of Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, ChinaThe developed study aimed at investigating the mechanical behavior of a new type of self-insulating concrete masonry unit (SCMU). A total of 12 full-grouted wall assemblages were prepared and tested for compression and shear strength. In addition, different axial stress ratios were used in shear tests. Furthermore, numerical models were developed to predict the behavior of grouted specimens using simplified micro-modeling technique. The mortar joints were modeled with zero thickness and their behavior was applied using the traction–separation model of the cohesive element. The experimental results revealed that the shear resistance increases as the level of precompression increases. A good agreement between the experimental results and numerical models was observed. It was concluded that the proposed models can be used to deduct the general behavior of grouted specimens.http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/6/9/245self-insulating concrete masonry unitsmasonry assemblagecompression testshear testmicro modelingcohesive surface-based behaviorfull grouted masonry |
| spellingShingle | Abu-Bakre Abdelmoneim Elamin Mohamad Zhongfan Chen Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Compressive and Shear Behavior for a New Type of Self-Insulating Concrete Masonry System Applied Sciences self-insulating concrete masonry units masonry assemblage compression test shear test micro modeling cohesive surface-based behavior full grouted masonry |
| title | Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Compressive and Shear Behavior for a New Type of Self-Insulating Concrete Masonry System |
| title_full | Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Compressive and Shear Behavior for a New Type of Self-Insulating Concrete Masonry System |
| title_fullStr | Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Compressive and Shear Behavior for a New Type of Self-Insulating Concrete Masonry System |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Compressive and Shear Behavior for a New Type of Self-Insulating Concrete Masonry System |
| title_short | Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Compressive and Shear Behavior for a New Type of Self-Insulating Concrete Masonry System |
| title_sort | experimental and numerical analysis of the compressive and shear behavior for a new type of self insulating concrete masonry system |
| topic | self-insulating concrete masonry units masonry assemblage compression test shear test micro modeling cohesive surface-based behavior full grouted masonry |
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