Verbundverhalten von Vollgewindeschrauben in Brettschichtholzbauteilen

Bond behaviour of self‐tapping screws being used as reinforcement in glue‐laminated timber elements – Part 2: Analytical and numerical investigations as well bond model derivation for the calculation of anchorage length In favor of the investigation of bond behaviour, force transfer and anchorage length of self‐tapping screws, several tests have been realized at the Chair of Structures and Structural Design in cooperation with the Institute for Building Material Research of the RWTH Aachen University. The experimental investigations comprise more than 160 pull‐out tests of screws with long embedment length and over 84 load distributions tests. Additionally, several tests displaying the effect of longitudinal cracks in the surrounding wood as well as the effect of the screw tip have been conducted. Through various analyses of the bond behaviour, the experimental investigations form the basis for the calibration and evaluation of the numerical models and allow a prediction of the force transfer of the screws in glue‐laminated elements. Design rules that enable the application of the self‐tapping screws as reinforcement in timber elements have been derived from the knowledge obtained in the experimental and numerical investigations. This paper, which results from a research project funded by the German Research Foundation [1], presents the results of investigations on the bond behavior of self‐tapping screws in glue‐laminated timber elements. Part 1 elaborates on the experimental investigations [2] whereas part 2 illustrates the numerical analyses and presents a bond model, which enables the design of the anchorage length and the safe application of the screws as reinforcement in timber elements.     

Verstärkung mit vorgespannten eingeschlitzten Lamellen

Oberflächig geklebte Kohlefaserlamellen (CFK) werden seit vielen Jahren zur Bauteilverstärkung eingesetzt. Die hohe Festigkeit dieser Lamellen kann aufgrund der begrenzten Zugkapazität des Betons nicht zur Gänze ausgenutzt werden. Eingeschlitzte CFK Lamellen hingegen bieten wesentliche Vorteile, die zusammen mit Vorspannung noch weiter optimiert werden können. Für den Vorspannvorgang wurde eine spezielle Verankerung, auf Basis der Composite Wedge Technik, entwickelt, die einfaches und rasches Vorspannen erlaubt. Die Verankerung ist zudem nur 8 kg schwer, was besonders vorteilhaft beim Hantieren an der Tragwerksunterseite ist. Nach dem Vorspannen wird die Verankerung entfernt, die permanente Verankerung der Lamellenenden wird durch nachträgliches Verkleben gewährleistet. Es verbleiben keine Stahlteile im oder am Bauwerk. So zeichnet sich die Konstruktion durch geringen Wartungsaufwand und hohe Dauerhaftigkeit aus. Die Effizienz der entwickelten Systeme wurde an vorgespannten Plattenstreifen experimentell untersucht. In den Untersuchungen konnte die Funktionsfähigkeit nachgewiesen werden. Strengthening using Prestressed Near Surface Mounted Strips Exernally bonded carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) strips are used since several years for strengthening of structures. The high strength of the strips cannot be exploited in most applications. Near surface mounted strips offer several advantages, which allow for further optimization together with prestressing. For the prestressing action a special anchoring device, based on the Composite Wedge Principle, was developed, which allows a simple and quick prestressing procedure. Additionally the anchorage weighs only 8 kg, which is especially beneficial when manipulations on the lower surface of the structure are necessary. The anchorage will be removed after prestressing and the permanent anchorage of the ends of the strips will be established by bond. No steel parts remain in the structure, after completing the strengthening. This results in low maintenance and a high durability. The efficiency of the developed systems and the prestressed plate strips was examined experimentally. In these investigations a perfect functionality could be demonstrated.     

Elektronenstrahlbehandlung von PVD‐Hartstoffschichten

Electron beam treatment of PVD – hard coatings Coatings of the type CrN_x, (Ti, Cr)N, (Ti, Al)N, Ti(C, N) and Ti(B,N) were deposited on the quenched and tempered steel C45 to investigate the effect of electron beam treatment on the structure and the properties of hard coated steels. A controlled energy input by electron beams was used to investigate the thermal behaviour of hard coatings with fixing the transformation levels by self‐quenching. Simultaneously a different case hardening of the substrate was caused providing a different effect of supporting the hard layer. There are big differences in the thermal stability of the investigated coatings. The surface hardness, adhesion and wear resistance of the composit hard coating/steel was improved in dependence on the energy input. The use of electron beam technologies enables the generation of support layers which locally increase the working behaviour of hard coated steel.     

Interfacial microstructure and strength of brazed copper/porous copper foam towards the effect of porous copper foam pore density and brazing holding time

The porous copper foam was sandwiched between two coppers plate and then brazed using copper-tin (9.7 %)-nickel (5.7 %)-phosphorus (7 %) filler foil. Brazing process was conducted to joint copper/porous copper foam by evaluating the effect of porous copper foam pore densities [pore per inch (PPI)] and brazing holding times. The brazed joint interface of copper and porous copper foam was characterised using Field emission scanning electron microscopy and Energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy for the microstructure and elemental composition analysis, respectively. X-ray diffraction analysis was carried out on the shear fractured surfaces of brazed copper and porous copper foam for phase determination. The results exhibited distinct phases of copper (Cu), copper phosphide (Cu₃P), nickel phosphide (Ni₃P), and copper compound with tin (6 : 5) (Cu₆Sn₅). The filler layer was formed as an island-shaped that consists of copper phosphide and nickel phosphide. Prolong brazing holding time causes a thinner filler layer in brazing seam. While the non-uniform thickness of the filler layer was observed at different pore densities of porous copper foam. The shear strength of brazed copper/porous copper foam 15 PPI with a 10 min brazing holding time yield a maximum shear strength of 2.9 MPa.     

Vorspannung mit Monolitzen ohne Verbund

Monostrand Prestressing with unbonded Tendons. Application, Experiences, Advantages, Economic Viability Prestressing of strands with unbonded tendons has proved to be effective in practice without reservation. The additional procedure is not inconsiderable, but should be regarded in its context, since it will be more than compensated for by the convincing advantages like crack‐freeness, low deflection of components, etc., in the long run. The article below discusses recent findings and experiences. Additionally, it deals with expanded fields of application, such as partial prestressing, flat slabs, hollow‐block slabs with long span, and, as a quantum leap, the prestressed flat slab made of steel fibre concrete.