Finite Element Analysis of Rubberized Concrete Interlocking Masonry under Vertical Loading

被引:12
作者
Al-Fakih, Amin [1 ]
Al-Osta, Mohammed A. [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] King Fahd Univ Petr & Minerals, Interdisciplinary Res Ctr Construct & Bldg Mat, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
[2] King Fahd Univ Petr & Minerals, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
关键词
crumb rubber; interlocking brick; rubberized concrete; finite element; ANSYS; BEHAVIOR; BLOCKS; MODEL;
D O I
10.3390/ma15082858
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Fine aggregate and cement have been partially replaced by 10% and 56% crumb rubber and class F-fly ash, respectively, in order to manufacture rubberized concrete interlocking bricks (RCIBs). The newly developed product has been used for masonry construction without the need for mortar (mortarless), and the experimental testing under compression load was investigated by Al-Fakih et al. Therefore, in line with that, this study carried out finite element (FE) analysis for experimental result validation of masonry walls and prisms made of RCIBs. ANSYS software was utilized to implement the FE analysis, and a plasticity detailed micro-modeling approach was adopted. Parametric studies were carried out on masonry prisms to investigate the effect of the slenderness ratio and the elastic modulus of grout on the prism behavior. The results found that the adopted FE model has the ability to predict the structural response, such as compressive strength, stiffness, and failure mechanism, of the interlocking masonry prisms with about a 90% agreement with the experimental results. Based on the parametric studies, the compressive strength for a 6-course prism is approximately 68% less than a 3-course prism and 60% less than a 5-course prism, which means that the slenderness ratio plays a vital role in the behavior of the RCIB masonry prism under the vertical compression load. Moreover, the results showed that the difference between FE and experimental results of the walls was less than 16%, indicating a good match. The findings also reported that masonry walls and prisms experienced higher ductility measured by the post-failure loading under compression. The finite element model can be used for further investigation of masonry systems built with rubberized concrete interlocking bricks.
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