Simulation and numerical analysis of the seismic performance of the quick repaired seismic-damaged RC frame

Abstract

This paper presents a finite element (FE) analysis of the seismic performance of the quick repaired seismic-damaged RC frame under low cyclic loading. The quick repair was realized by applying the wire mesh combined with ultra-high early strength grouting materials. The FE model was established based on the constitutive relationship of each materials and validated against the previous experimental results in the literature. The simulated results indicated that the repair could effectively exert the seismic performance of RC frame. Then, the FE parametric analysis was conducted to investigate the influence of studied parameters on the seismic performance of the quick repaired seismic-damaged RC frame models. The analyzed parameters included the axial compressive ratio of columns, the thickness and the height of the repair layer. The numerical analysis showed that the seismic performance of quick repaired seismic-damaged RC frame could be enhanced by the certain increase of the axial compressive ratio. The thickness and height of the repair layer exhibited limited influence on the seismic performance of the RC frame. The paper reported the design suggestions for the quick repaired damaged RC frame.