This document summarizes three methods for developing load-moment interaction diagrams for composite columns: (1) the interaction equation method, (2) the plastic stress distribution method, and (3) the strain compatibility method. The plastic stress distribution method assumes a linear strain diagram across the composite section and elasto-plastic behavior. It approximates the section's strength for different load and moment combinations based on concrete reaching its crushing strength and steel exceeding its yield strain. The strain compatibility method similarly assumes a linear strain diagram but generates points on the interaction curve by calculating stresses and forces for successive neutral axis locations.
This document summarizes three methods for developing load-moment interaction diagrams for composite columns: (1) the interaction equation method, (2) the plastic stress distribution method, and (3) the strain compatibility method. The plastic stress distribution method assumes a linear strain diagram across the composite section and elasto-plastic behavior. It approximates the section's strength for different load and moment combinations based on concrete reaching its crushing strength and steel exceeding its yield strain. The strain compatibility method similarly assumes a linear strain diagram but generates points on the interaction curve by calculating stresses and forces for successive neutral axis locations.
Strain Compatibility Method The method is one based on the assumption of a linear strain diagram across the composite cross section with the maximum failure strain at ultimate load defined as 0.003. Strength capacities of the cross section are generated for successive assumed locations of the neutral axis. Strains at each location of the cross section are converted to stress for the usual assumption of a linear stress-strain curve for reinforcing steel and structural steel. The first moment of forces in each element of concrete, structural steel, and reinforcing steel is taken about the neutral axis to generate a point (axial load and moment) on an interaction curve. 8/22/2020 Dr. Mahbuba Begum 3 Strain Compatibility Method The resistance of a cross-section to combined compression and bending and the corresponding interaction curve may be calculated assuming rectangular stress blocks.
The tensile strength of the concrete should be neglected.
Effect of strain hardening neglected. Linear elasto-plastic
steel.
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Plastic Stress Distribution Method The plastic stress distribution method is based on the assumption of linear strain across the cross section and elasto-plastic behavior.
It assumes that the concrete has reached its crushing strength in
compression at a strain of 0.003 and a corresponding stress (typically 0.85f ′c ) on a rectangular stress block, and that the steel has exceeded its yield strain, taken as Fy /Es.
Based on these assumptions, the cross-sectional strength for
different combinations of axial force and bending moment may be approximated for typical composite compression member cross sections. 8/22/2020 Dr. Mahbuba Begum 5 Plastic Stress Distribution Method
The plastic stress approach for compression members assumes
that no slip has occurred between the steel and concrete portions and that the required width-to-thickness ratios prevent local buckling from occurring until some yielding and concrete crushing have taken place.
The actual interaction diagram for moment and axial force for a composite section based on a plastic stress distribution is shown in Figure C-I1.1.
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Plastic Stress Distribution Method
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Plastic Stress Distribution Method
Point A is the pure axial strength determined according to
Section I2.
Point B is determined as the flexural strength of the section
according to the provisions of Section I3.
Point C corresponds to a plastic neutral axis location that results
in the same flexural strength as Point B, but including axial compression.
Point D corresponds to an axial compressive strength of one half
of that determined for Point C.
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Plastic Stress Distribution Method An additional Point E (see Figure C-I1.1) is included (between points A and C) for encased W-shapes bent about their weak axis.
Point E is an arbitrary point, generally corresponding to a
plastic neutral axis location at the flange tips of the encased W- shape, necessary to better reflect bending strength for weak-axis bending of encased shapes.
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Plastic Stress Distribution Method
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Plastic Stress Distribution Method (Simplified)
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Plastic Stress Distribution Method
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