Effect of Diaphragm Above Concrete-Filled Part on Horizontal Load Capacity of Partially Concrete-Filled Circular Piers Subjected to Axial Forces

Partially concrete-filled steel tubes (PCFSTs) are often used to reduce the dead weight of concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs). Most previous studies have focused on the presence or absence of diaphragms directly above the concrete filling of PCFSTs, and few have focused on diaphragm characteristics...

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Main Authors: Yuki Chikahiro, Nguyen Thi Hong Huong, Seiya Zenzai
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/6/863
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description Partially concrete-filled steel tubes (PCFSTs) are often used to reduce the dead weight of concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs). Most previous studies have focused on the presence or absence of diaphragms directly above the concrete filling of PCFSTs, and few have focused on diaphragm characteristics. Therefore, this study presents the parametric analysis of partially concrete-filled steel tubes with circular cross-sections to clarify the effect of the diaphragm’s parameters on the horizontal load capacity. The authors performed pushover analyses for a total of 84 cases, focusing on four axial force ratios, three diaphragm thicknesses, and seven diaphragm opening ratios. Although the thickness of the diaphragm had little effect on the horizontal load capacity, the opening ratio affected the horizontal load capacity. It was found that an opening ratio of 40–80% provided a higher horizontal load capacity than the 20%, 90%, and 95% openings.
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spelling doaj-art-4771514bc57b417c8eea0ae9040990d82025-08-20T02:11:15ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-03-0115686310.3390/buildings15060863Effect of Diaphragm Above Concrete-Filled Part on Horizontal Load Capacity of Partially Concrete-Filled Circular Piers Subjected to Axial ForcesYuki Chikahiro0Nguyen Thi Hong Huong1Seiya Zenzai2Department of Water Environment and Civil Engineering, Shinshu University, Wakasato 4-Chome, Nagano 380-8553, JapanShimizu Corporation, Kyobashi 2-16-1, Tokyo 104-8370, JapanC.E. Management Integrated Laboratory Co., Ltd., Amenomiya 2347-3, Nagano 387-0001, JapanPartially concrete-filled steel tubes (PCFSTs) are often used to reduce the dead weight of concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs). Most previous studies have focused on the presence or absence of diaphragms directly above the concrete filling of PCFSTs, and few have focused on diaphragm characteristics. Therefore, this study presents the parametric analysis of partially concrete-filled steel tubes with circular cross-sections to clarify the effect of the diaphragm’s parameters on the horizontal load capacity. The authors performed pushover analyses for a total of 84 cases, focusing on four axial force ratios, three diaphragm thicknesses, and seven diaphragm opening ratios. Although the thickness of the diaphragm had little effect on the horizontal load capacity, the opening ratio affected the horizontal load capacity. It was found that an opening ratio of 40–80% provided a higher horizontal load capacity than the 20%, 90%, and 95% openings.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/6/863concrete-filled circular section piershorizontal load capacitydiaphragm
spellingShingle Yuki Chikahiro
Nguyen Thi Hong Huong
Seiya Zenzai
Effect of Diaphragm Above Concrete-Filled Part on Horizontal Load Capacity of Partially Concrete-Filled Circular Piers Subjected to Axial Forces
Buildings
concrete-filled circular section piers
horizontal load capacity
diaphragm
title Effect of Diaphragm Above Concrete-Filled Part on Horizontal Load Capacity of Partially Concrete-Filled Circular Piers Subjected to Axial Forces
title_full Effect of Diaphragm Above Concrete-Filled Part on Horizontal Load Capacity of Partially Concrete-Filled Circular Piers Subjected to Axial Forces
title_fullStr Effect of Diaphragm Above Concrete-Filled Part on Horizontal Load Capacity of Partially Concrete-Filled Circular Piers Subjected to Axial Forces
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Diaphragm Above Concrete-Filled Part on Horizontal Load Capacity of Partially Concrete-Filled Circular Piers Subjected to Axial Forces
title_short Effect of Diaphragm Above Concrete-Filled Part on Horizontal Load Capacity of Partially Concrete-Filled Circular Piers Subjected to Axial Forces
title_sort effect of diaphragm above concrete filled part on horizontal load capacity of partially concrete filled circular piers subjected to axial forces
topic concrete-filled circular section piers
horizontal load capacity
diaphragm
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/6/863
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