Research on the Effect of Geometric Parameters on the Stress Concentration Factor of Multi-Planar KK-Joints and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wrapping Rehabilitation with Numerical Simulation

The focus of this paper is on estimating the stress concentration factor of circular hollow section KK-joints with different geometric parameters and subsequently assessing the effectiveness of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) wrapping for repairing joints with cracks. Different geometric para...

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Main Authors: Yuhao Shi, Peng Deng, Shiqi Zhao, Yan Liu, Zhongyi Zhu, Yunkai Chen
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author Yuhao Shi
Peng Deng
Shiqi Zhao
Yan Liu
Zhongyi Zhu
Yunkai Chen
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Shiqi Zhao
Yan Liu
Zhongyi Zhu
Yunkai Chen
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description The focus of this paper is on estimating the stress concentration factor of circular hollow section KK-joints with different geometric parameters and subsequently assessing the effectiveness of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) wrapping for repairing joints with cracks. Different geometric parameters, such as <i>θ</i> (brace inclination angle), <i>γ</i> (the ratio of the outer diameter to the wall thickness of the chord), and <i>τ</i> (the thickness ratio of the brace to the chord), were studied to investigate changes in stress concentration using numerical simulation. The results indicated that the stress concentration factor was most sensitive to changes in <i>θ</i>, followed by <i>γ</i>. Subsequently, the effect of crack length and depth was analyzed to simulate cracks in joints subjected to reciprocating load. The results showed that changing D from <i>T</i>/16 to <i>T</i>/2 (where <i>T</i> is the thickness of the chord) can cause more stress concentration, with an average of 8.37%. Next, damaged joints were wrapped in carbon fiber-reinforced polymer as a repair. Analysis of the effects of different layers and directions of polymer wrap revealed that even six layers of wrapping effectively reduced the stress concentration compared to the initial model. Finally, based on the results of parametric analysis and nonlinear fitting, a calculation formula for the stress concentration factor suitable for KK-joints under axial loads is proposed.
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spelling doaj-art-7b235af78b524855a5232f5cfa76e5dd2025-01-24T13:25:59ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-01-0115215710.3390/buildings15020157Research on the Effect of Geometric Parameters on the Stress Concentration Factor of Multi-Planar KK-Joints and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wrapping Rehabilitation with Numerical SimulationYuhao Shi0Peng Deng1Shiqi Zhao2Yan Liu3Zhongyi Zhu4Yunkai Chen5College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, ChinaCollege of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, ChinaCollege of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, ChinaCollege of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, ChinaCollege of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, ChinaCollege of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, ChinaThe focus of this paper is on estimating the stress concentration factor of circular hollow section KK-joints with different geometric parameters and subsequently assessing the effectiveness of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) wrapping for repairing joints with cracks. Different geometric parameters, such as <i>θ</i> (brace inclination angle), <i>γ</i> (the ratio of the outer diameter to the wall thickness of the chord), and <i>τ</i> (the thickness ratio of the brace to the chord), were studied to investigate changes in stress concentration using numerical simulation. The results indicated that the stress concentration factor was most sensitive to changes in <i>θ</i>, followed by <i>γ</i>. Subsequently, the effect of crack length and depth was analyzed to simulate cracks in joints subjected to reciprocating load. The results showed that changing D from <i>T</i>/16 to <i>T</i>/2 (where <i>T</i> is the thickness of the chord) can cause more stress concentration, with an average of 8.37%. Next, damaged joints were wrapped in carbon fiber-reinforced polymer as a repair. Analysis of the effects of different layers and directions of polymer wrap revealed that even six layers of wrapping effectively reduced the stress concentration compared to the initial model. Finally, based on the results of parametric analysis and nonlinear fitting, a calculation formula for the stress concentration factor suitable for KK-joints under axial loads is proposed.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/2/157multi-planar KK-jointsstress concentration factor (SCF)numerical simulationcarbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) wrapcrackrehabilitation
spellingShingle Yuhao Shi
Peng Deng
Shiqi Zhao
Yan Liu
Zhongyi Zhu
Yunkai Chen
Research on the Effect of Geometric Parameters on the Stress Concentration Factor of Multi-Planar KK-Joints and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wrapping Rehabilitation with Numerical Simulation
Buildings
multi-planar KK-joints
stress concentration factor (SCF)
numerical simulation
carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) wrap
crack
rehabilitation
title Research on the Effect of Geometric Parameters on the Stress Concentration Factor of Multi-Planar KK-Joints and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wrapping Rehabilitation with Numerical Simulation
title_full Research on the Effect of Geometric Parameters on the Stress Concentration Factor of Multi-Planar KK-Joints and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wrapping Rehabilitation with Numerical Simulation
title_fullStr Research on the Effect of Geometric Parameters on the Stress Concentration Factor of Multi-Planar KK-Joints and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wrapping Rehabilitation with Numerical Simulation
title_full_unstemmed Research on the Effect of Geometric Parameters on the Stress Concentration Factor of Multi-Planar KK-Joints and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wrapping Rehabilitation with Numerical Simulation
title_short Research on the Effect of Geometric Parameters on the Stress Concentration Factor of Multi-Planar KK-Joints and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wrapping Rehabilitation with Numerical Simulation
title_sort research on the effect of geometric parameters on the stress concentration factor of multi planar kk joints and carbon fiber reinforced polymer wrapping rehabilitation with numerical simulation
topic multi-planar KK-joints
stress concentration factor (SCF)
numerical simulation
carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) wrap
crack
rehabilitation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/2/157
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