Determination of the scale factor in the physical modeling of reinforced concrete structures exposed to emergency loads

Abstract

The article proposes a solution to the problem of more accurately taking into account the influence of scale factors on the qualitative and quantitative indicators of the stress-strain state obtained by testing both individual structures and structural systems made of reinforced concrete. Methodical approaches to modeling tests for static and dynamic loads are considered, with the aim of taking into account the scale effects that occur during the manufacture of prototypes of models of individual structures and structural systems made of reinforced concrete. Comparative analysis estimated effect of different geometric proportions for free opera statically determinate beams and for a fragment of a monolithic reinforced concrete frame multistory buildings, experimental studies which were performed by the authors earlier. Analytical patterns were established to assess the impact of large-scale factors on the particular static and dynamic deformation of structures and structural systems of reinforced concrete. The results can be taken into account when conducting experimental studies of model reinforced concrete structures for dynamic emergency loads