Redistribution of the influences in systems with semi-rigid joints on elastic foundations

Abstract

Most often, in the case of typefied prefabricated systems, foundations are designed and constructed as prefabricated elements as well. When the structure is exposed to high intensity loading and founded on a weak soil, beam foundations are often used instead of pad foundations. Beam foundations, stiffening girders, as well as beams which support the façade elements or partition walls, are treated as beams on elastic foundations, while joint of these girders to pad foundations or vertical support elements of a precast structure can be treated as semi-rigid. Modeling of systems with semi-rigid joints on elastic foundations, for different levels of rigidity of connections, is illustrated by an example of a frame under static loading. On the basis of the results of the calculation carried out in this paper, it is evident that taking into account the elastic foundations of the member and the corresponding degree of fixation of the member on this foundations significantly affects the magnitude of the forces in the cross-sections of the member, and on the redistribution of influences in the entire structure. Yet, the foundations-and-soil interaction exerted the highest influence on the magnitude of the stress in the foundation structure itself.

Keywords

• precast structure
• semi-rigid connection
• redistribution of influences