Experimental study of beams on yielding supports with thrust

• Main Authors: Kumpyak Oleg, Galyautdinov Zaur, Galyautdinov Daud
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
• Series: MATEC Web of Conferences
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201814301016

The design of reinforced concrete structures which are subjected to static and intensive dynamic loading requires taking into account the occurrence of thrust reaction resulting in significant increase in strength and crack resistance. Application of yielding supports for the purpose of increasing the energy capacity of structures shall also be considered. The present research aims to define feasibility of yielding supports application in thrust structures. The paper presents the outcomes of experimental studies of reinforced concrete beam structures on yielding supports subjected to thrust under static and short-term dynamic loading. The influence of thrust on the strength, deformation property and crack resistance of reinforced concrete structures under static and short-term dynamic loading was investigated. The combined use of yielding supports and the restriction of horizontal displacement of the support contour were also considered in the study. Research results testify on the positive outcome when yielding supports are applied in the structures subjected to thrust.