Finite Element Analysis of Steel Tube Bundle Composite Shear Wall with Different Constructions

Abstract

AbstractIn order to study the seismic performance of the steel tube bundle composite shear wall with different constructions. Based on the failure tests of three composite shear wall specimens without steel tube bundle end, with studs and stiffener, a feasible numerical model is established by ABAQUS. The hysteresis curve and energy dissipation coefficient, skeleton curve and ductility of the shear wall were further analyses by varying the axial compression ratio and the spacing of the internal diaphragm. The results show that the stud group and the stiffener group can effectively improve the horizontal bearing capacity, energy dissipation capacity, bearing capacity and ductility of the shear wall. Under the condition of low axial compression ratio, the horizontal bearing capacity of the member with stud is increased by 6.3%; Under the condition of high axial compression ratio, the horizontal bearing capacity of members with stiffeners is increased by 4.5%; The change of axial compression ratio and the spacing between inner diaphragms of shear walls with stiffeners has little effect on their energy dissipation capacity and ductility.