Axial compression performance of square concrete filled double skin SHS steel tubular columns confined by CFRP

Abstract

This paper focuses on the axial compression performance of 15 concrete-filled double skinned tubes CFDST columns with different CFRP reinforcement schemes. The design of this test used an outer square steel tube with a square steel tube inside, with concrete poured at the sandwich and the inner steel tube kept hollow. The structure is both cost effective and allows the hollow to be used for utility access. However, in recent years damage to CFDST has occurred due to fire, earthquakes, corrosion etc. Therefore, research into the reinforcement and repair of this structure is crucial. Compared to other reinforcement methods, FRP has the advantage of being lighter and more robust and does not significantly alter the original structure. In this study, the mechanical properties of the specimens were further analyzed from the data of load displacement, peak load and ultimate displacement by mainly observing and analyzing the damage mechanism of the specimens through the strengthening effect of different strengthening schemes for different hollow ratios. The results show that when the hollow ratio is not bigger than 0.33, the CFRP reinforcement effect is relatively obvious, especially the three-layer CFRP wrapped CFDST specimens have a substantial increase in bearing capacity and stiffness. Finally, an analytical study was carried out based on previous research and the experimental results agreed well with the calculated results.