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A.K.Chikyal, Karim Pathan, Ansari Altaf ul Hassan, Mohammed Nabeel / International
Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) ISSN: 2248-9622 www.ijera.com
Vol. 3, Issue 3, May-Jun 2013, pp.409-412
409 | P a g e
Seismic Response of Buildings with Column Reinforcement
Lapped Just Above Floor Level
A.K.Chikyal1
, Karim Pathan2
, Ansari Altaf ul Hassan3
, Mohammed
Nabeel4
1.Department of Civil Engineering, SYCET , Aurangabad-05, (M/S) India,
2.Consulting Structural Engineer, Aurangabad -05, (M/S) India,
3. Student, SYCET , Aurangabad-05, (M/S) India,
4. Student, SYCET , Aurangabad-05, (M/S) India,
ABSTRACT
The response of beam-column joints
have long been recognized as a significant factor
that affects the overall behavior of reinforced
concrete (RC) framed structures subjected to
large lateral loads. The reversal of forces in
beam-column joints during earthquakes may
cause distress and often failure, when not
designed and detailed properly. The principle
objective of this work is to analyze several
“G+10” storey buildings having reinforcement
joint (lap) just above the floors. An attempt is
made to study the behavior of such structures
with the conventional modeling. As a common
practice, the structures are constructed by
lapping the 100% of the reinforcement just above
the floor instead of lapping it at mid height. It is
assumed that column joints near the base where
100% lapping is being done, behaves as a hinge
which will transfer only vertical/horizontal loads
without moments. The response of such structure
is compared with those where the detailing is
done properly by maintaining the reinforcement
joint at mid height and not more than 50%
lapping is done.
Key words: column joints, joints in RCC
structures.
I. INTRODUCTION
Column joints in a reinforced concrete
moment resisting frame are critical parts for transfer
of loads effectively between the connecting
elements (i.e. beams and columns) in the structure.
In the analysis of reinforced concrete moment
resisting frames the joints are generally assumed as
rigid. In countries like India, the joint design is
usually given lesser attention being restricted to
provision of sufficient anchorage for beam
longitudinal reinforcement. This may be acceptable
when the frame is not subjected to earthquake loads.
There have been many catastrophic failures reported
in the past earthquakes, in particular with Turkey
and Taiwan earthquakes occurred in 1999, and in
bhuj Gujrat earthquake which have been attributed
to column joints. Unsafe design and detailing within
the joint region make unsafe and unwarned the
entire structure, even if other structural members
confirm to the design requirements. The paper is
aimed by comparing the forces occurred in buildings
with poor column joints with hinges (as detailed and
constructed without seismic considerations) and
with detailed as per recommendations that making
designers aware of the theoretical background on the
design of column joints highlighting important
parameters affecting seismic behavior of joints.
II. PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS:
ANALYSIS OF G+10 BUILDING MODELS
Several models of (G+10) buildings with
storey height 3.15m, 3.6m and 4.2m are analysed.
Each of these floor height are modeled for different
bays in each direction ( like 4 x 4 bays , 4x5 bays
and 5 x 5 bays ) with different bay widths. The
behavior of Exterior, edge and interior (C1, C2, and
C3) are studied and the response is compared. The
behavior of peripheral, outer bay and inner bay
beams (B1, B2 and B3) is also studied. An
unsymmetrical building is chosen for case study for
the purpose of authentication of the symmetrical
models studied above.
The responses of all above models are
studied by applying the Earthquake force equivalent
to 0.3g acceleration.
III. COMPARISION AND CONCLUSIONS
All total nine models are studied along with
the case study of unsymmetrical building. Every
Model is prepared as a conventional and as modified
hinge joint at base due to critical location of lap. The
response is compared in terms of Axial Force,
Bending Moment and Shear force in columns as
well Bending Moment and shear force in the beams.
A.K.Chikyal, Karim Pathan, Ansari Altaf ul Hassan, Mohammed Nabeel / International
Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) ISSN: 2248-9622 www.ijera.com
Vol. 3, Issue 3, May-Jun 2013, pp.409-412
410 | P a g e
Table 1: Comparison of Axial Force in Columns (Model 1, Floor height 3.15m, 4 x 4 bays)
GROUP
A.F. (Modified Model)
kN
AF (Conventional Model)
kN
%
Difference
C1 2.4E3 2.46E3 2.43
C2 3.69E3 3.7E3 0.27
C3 4.88E3 4.83E3 1.02
The trend of axial force is same and not significant in all bays like 4x4, 4x5 and 5x5 hence not shown. The other
response is graphically presented here after.
Table 2: Comparison of Shear Force in Columns (Model 1, Floor height 3.15m, 4 x 4 bays)
GROUP
S.F. (Modified Model)
kN
S.F (Conventional Model)
kN
%
Difference
C1 56.620 45.869 18.98
C2 53.036 53.842 1.51
C3 53.925 55.200 2.36
The response for other models is graphically presented here after
Table 3: Comparison of Bending “My” in Columns ( Model 1, Floor height 3.15m , 4 x 4 bays )
GROUP
My (Modified Model)
kNm
My (Conventional Model)
kNm
%
Difference
C1 133.927 71.396 46.69
C2 152.069 81.879 46.15
C3 153.097 83.070 45.74
The response for other models is graphically presented here after
Table 4: Comparison of Bending “Mz” in Columns (Model 1, Floor height 3.15m, 4 x 4 bays)
GROUP
Mz (Modified Model)
kNm
Mz (Conventional Model)
kNm
% Difference
C1 134.761 127.491 5.70
C2 167.062 129.634 22.4
C3 169.864 131.940 22.32
The response for other models is graphically presented here after
A.K.Chikyal, Karim Pathan, Ansari Altaf ul Hassan, Mohammed Nabeel / International
Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) ISSN: 2248-9622 www.ijera.com
Vol. 3, Issue 3, May-Jun 2013, pp.409-412
411 | P a g e
Chart 1: Variation in A.F., S.F., and Bending moments for column group “C1”
Chart 2: Variation in A.F., S.F., and Bending moments for column group “C2”
Chart 3: Variation in A.F., S.F., and Bending moments for column group “C3”
IV. CONCLUSION:
The output of the study is really an
attraction to the structural engineer. Though, there
is no significant change in Axial force in columns
(as it should be), the variation in Shear force and
Bending Moment is of very much concern. The
variation in shear force upto the extent of 40%
where as the variation in My moment is having
maximum value of 65% which really cannot be a
tolerable. Hence, it is recommended to analyse the
RCC framed structure by considering the hinges at
the base of columns at every floor for the purpose
of safety at least if someone can’t rigorously go for
the joint design.
A.K.Chikyal, Karim Pathan, Ansari Altaf ul Hassan, Mohammed Nabeel / International
Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) ISSN: 2248-9622 www.ijera.com
Vol. 3, Issue 3, May-Jun 2013, pp.409-412
412 | P a g e
REFRENCES:
1. P. Rajaram, A. Murugesan and G.S.
Thirugnanam, “Experimental Study of
Interier RC Beam Column Joints
Subjected to Cyclic Loading,”
International Journal of Applied
Engineering and Research, Dindigul, Vol
1, 2010, 49-58.
2. K. Ravichandran, C. Antony Jayasehar
“Seismic Retrofitting of Exterior Beam
Column Joints using ferrocement”,
International Journal of Engineering and
Applied Sciences, Vol.4, Issue 2 ( 2012),
35-58.
3. Ravi, S Robert, Arulraj and G Prinec,
“Experimental Investigation on Behavior
of RCC Beam Column Joints Retrofitted
with GFRP-CFRP Hybrid wrapping
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4. Gustavo J Parra-montecinos, Sean W.
Peterfreund and Shih-ho Chao, “Highly
Damage Tolerant Beam Column Joints
through use of high performance fiber
reinforced cement composites”, ACI
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5. N.Vijayalakshmi, M.Kalaivani,
A.Murugesan and G.S.Thirugnanam,
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  • 1. A.K.Chikyal, Karim Pathan, Ansari Altaf ul Hassan, Mohammed Nabeel / International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) ISSN: 2248-9622 www.ijera.com Vol. 3, Issue 3, May-Jun 2013, pp.409-412 409 | P a g e Seismic Response of Buildings with Column Reinforcement Lapped Just Above Floor Level A.K.Chikyal1 , Karim Pathan2 , Ansari Altaf ul Hassan3 , Mohammed Nabeel4 1.Department of Civil Engineering, SYCET , Aurangabad-05, (M/S) India, 2.Consulting Structural Engineer, Aurangabad -05, (M/S) India, 3. Student, SYCET , Aurangabad-05, (M/S) India, 4. Student, SYCET , Aurangabad-05, (M/S) India, ABSTRACT The response of beam-column joints have long been recognized as a significant factor that affects the overall behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) framed structures subjected to large lateral loads. The reversal of forces in beam-column joints during earthquakes may cause distress and often failure, when not designed and detailed properly. The principle objective of this work is to analyze several “G+10” storey buildings having reinforcement joint (lap) just above the floors. An attempt is made to study the behavior of such structures with the conventional modeling. As a common practice, the structures are constructed by lapping the 100% of the reinforcement just above the floor instead of lapping it at mid height. It is assumed that column joints near the base where 100% lapping is being done, behaves as a hinge which will transfer only vertical/horizontal loads without moments. The response of such structure is compared with those where the detailing is done properly by maintaining the reinforcement joint at mid height and not more than 50% lapping is done. Key words: column joints, joints in RCC structures. I. INTRODUCTION Column joints in a reinforced concrete moment resisting frame are critical parts for transfer of loads effectively between the connecting elements (i.e. beams and columns) in the structure. In the analysis of reinforced concrete moment resisting frames the joints are generally assumed as rigid. In countries like India, the joint design is usually given lesser attention being restricted to provision of sufficient anchorage for beam longitudinal reinforcement. This may be acceptable when the frame is not subjected to earthquake loads. There have been many catastrophic failures reported in the past earthquakes, in particular with Turkey and Taiwan earthquakes occurred in 1999, and in bhuj Gujrat earthquake which have been attributed to column joints. Unsafe design and detailing within the joint region make unsafe and unwarned the entire structure, even if other structural members confirm to the design requirements. The paper is aimed by comparing the forces occurred in buildings with poor column joints with hinges (as detailed and constructed without seismic considerations) and with detailed as per recommendations that making designers aware of the theoretical background on the design of column joints highlighting important parameters affecting seismic behavior of joints. II. PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS OF G+10 BUILDING MODELS Several models of (G+10) buildings with storey height 3.15m, 3.6m and 4.2m are analysed. Each of these floor height are modeled for different bays in each direction ( like 4 x 4 bays , 4x5 bays and 5 x 5 bays ) with different bay widths. The behavior of Exterior, edge and interior (C1, C2, and C3) are studied and the response is compared. The behavior of peripheral, outer bay and inner bay beams (B1, B2 and B3) is also studied. An unsymmetrical building is chosen for case study for the purpose of authentication of the symmetrical models studied above. The responses of all above models are studied by applying the Earthquake force equivalent to 0.3g acceleration. III. COMPARISION AND CONCLUSIONS All total nine models are studied along with the case study of unsymmetrical building. Every Model is prepared as a conventional and as modified hinge joint at base due to critical location of lap. The response is compared in terms of Axial Force, Bending Moment and Shear force in columns as well Bending Moment and shear force in the beams.
  • 2. A.K.Chikyal, Karim Pathan, Ansari Altaf ul Hassan, Mohammed Nabeel / International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) ISSN: 2248-9622 www.ijera.com Vol. 3, Issue 3, May-Jun 2013, pp.409-412 410 | P a g e Table 1: Comparison of Axial Force in Columns (Model 1, Floor height 3.15m, 4 x 4 bays) GROUP A.F. (Modified Model) kN AF (Conventional Model) kN % Difference C1 2.4E3 2.46E3 2.43 C2 3.69E3 3.7E3 0.27 C3 4.88E3 4.83E3 1.02 The trend of axial force is same and not significant in all bays like 4x4, 4x5 and 5x5 hence not shown. The other response is graphically presented here after. Table 2: Comparison of Shear Force in Columns (Model 1, Floor height 3.15m, 4 x 4 bays) GROUP S.F. (Modified Model) kN S.F (Conventional Model) kN % Difference C1 56.620 45.869 18.98 C2 53.036 53.842 1.51 C3 53.925 55.200 2.36 The response for other models is graphically presented here after Table 3: Comparison of Bending “My” in Columns ( Model 1, Floor height 3.15m , 4 x 4 bays ) GROUP My (Modified Model) kNm My (Conventional Model) kNm % Difference C1 133.927 71.396 46.69 C2 152.069 81.879 46.15 C3 153.097 83.070 45.74 The response for other models is graphically presented here after Table 4: Comparison of Bending “Mz” in Columns (Model 1, Floor height 3.15m, 4 x 4 bays) GROUP Mz (Modified Model) kNm Mz (Conventional Model) kNm % Difference C1 134.761 127.491 5.70 C2 167.062 129.634 22.4 C3 169.864 131.940 22.32 The response for other models is graphically presented here after
  • 3. A.K.Chikyal, Karim Pathan, Ansari Altaf ul Hassan, Mohammed Nabeel / International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) ISSN: 2248-9622 www.ijera.com Vol. 3, Issue 3, May-Jun 2013, pp.409-412 411 | P a g e Chart 1: Variation in A.F., S.F., and Bending moments for column group “C1” Chart 2: Variation in A.F., S.F., and Bending moments for column group “C2” Chart 3: Variation in A.F., S.F., and Bending moments for column group “C3” IV. CONCLUSION: The output of the study is really an attraction to the structural engineer. Though, there is no significant change in Axial force in columns (as it should be), the variation in Shear force and Bending Moment is of very much concern. The variation in shear force upto the extent of 40% where as the variation in My moment is having maximum value of 65% which really cannot be a tolerable. Hence, it is recommended to analyse the RCC framed structure by considering the hinges at the base of columns at every floor for the purpose of safety at least if someone can’t rigorously go for the joint design.
  • 4. A.K.Chikyal, Karim Pathan, Ansari Altaf ul Hassan, Mohammed Nabeel / International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) ISSN: 2248-9622 www.ijera.com Vol. 3, Issue 3, May-Jun 2013, pp.409-412 412 | P a g e REFRENCES: 1. P. Rajaram, A. Murugesan and G.S. Thirugnanam, “Experimental Study of Interier RC Beam Column Joints Subjected to Cyclic Loading,” International Journal of Applied Engineering and Research, Dindigul, Vol 1, 2010, 49-58. 2. K. Ravichandran, C. Antony Jayasehar “Seismic Retrofitting of Exterior Beam Column Joints using ferrocement”, International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol.4, Issue 2 ( 2012), 35-58. 3. Ravi, S Robert, Arulraj and G Prinec, “Experimental Investigation on Behavior of RCC Beam Column Joints Retrofitted with GFRP-CFRP Hybrid wrapping subjected to load Reversal”, International journal of Mechanics and Solids, Vol.5, Issue 1, 2010. 4. Gustavo J Parra-montecinos, Sean W. Peterfreund and Shih-ho Chao, “Highly Damage Tolerant Beam Column Joints through use of high performance fiber reinforced cement composites”, ACI Structural journal, Vol. 102, No. 3, 2005,487-495. 5. N.Vijayalakshmi, M.Kalaivani, A.Murugesan and G.S.Thirugnanam, “Experimental Investigation of RC­Beam Column Joint Strengthening by FPP Wrapping”, International Journal of Civil and Structural, Vol.1, No.1, 2010, 35-49. 6. Bindhu K.R, Sreekumar K.J “Seismic Resistance of Exterior Beam Column Joint with Diagonal Collar Stirrups” submitted to International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering”, Volume 2, No 1, 2011.