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Jiang Wang1, Bin Xu1,2, Qian Liu1
1College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
This study introduces coupling homogenization finite element models (CHFMs) to analyze stress wave propagation in concrete-filled steel tubes. Mesoscale heterogeneity minimally impacts PZT sensor responses, while debond defects are the primary influence, supporting stress wave-based detection.
Area of Science:
- Structural Engineering
- Materials Science
- Computational Mechanics
Background:
- Traditional models struggle with concrete's mesoscale heterogeneity and aggregate distribution.
- Piezoelectric lead zirconate titanate (PZT) sensors are used for structural health monitoring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate coupling homogenization finite element models (CHFMs) for stress wave analysis in rectangular concrete-filled steel tubes (RCFSTs).
- To investigate the influence of concrete mesoscale heterogeneity and aggregate distribution on PZT sensor responses.
- To assess the feasibility of stress wave-based debond detection in RCFSTs.
Main Methods:
- Developed CHFMs incorporating circular coarse aggregates and surface-mounted PZT components.
- Evaluated computational efficiency, accuracy, and the effect of representative area element (RAE) size.
- Simulated stress wave propagation under sinusoidal and modulated signals.
- Analyzed PZT sensor responses in the time domain with and without debond defects.
Main Results:
- CHFMs demonstrate computational efficiency and accuracy.
- RAE size has limited impact on stress wave fields.
- Mesoscale heterogeneity and aggregate distribution primarily affect nearby PZT sensors.
- Interface debond defects significantly influence all PZT sensor responses, irrespective of distance.
Conclusions:
- CHFMs provide an efficient and accurate method for analyzing stress waves in RCFSTs.
- Debond defects are the dominant factor influencing PZT sensor signals.
- Stress wave-based detection is feasible for RCFSTs, even with heterogeneous concrete cores.
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