Abstract

This paper investigates the mechanical response of axially loaded FRP-confined square CFST columns strengthened with internal latticed angles (F-SRCFST) through experimental and analytical methods. The influence of three parameters on the performance is examined, including dimensions of the specimens, configuration of latticed steel angles, and number of CFRP layers. Experimental results demonstrate that concrete crushing in the specimens confined by CFRP exhibits a higher degree of uniformity, with cracks appearing more densely. The latticed steel angles can prevent the development of concrete cracks into the core concrete, while noticeable local buckling of the steel angle between the battens is observed. The enhancement coefficient of steel angles on the load-bearing capacity and energy dissipation ability of F-SRCFST columns is more pronounced when compared to CFRP. The utilization of CFRP and latticed steel angles can effectively improve the problem of inconsistency in square steel tube deformation under axial loading, and both parts exhibit similar effects on the dilation behavior of square CFST columns. A composite confined model was developed to consider the triple constraints of CFRP, external steel tube, and latticed steel angles, and a predictive formula was developed to estimate the load-carrying capability of F-SRCFST columns. The comparative study shows that the predictive formula agrees well with the ultimate axial strengths of F-SRCFST columns.

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