Fe-SMA–Based Shear Panel Damper: Solution Treatment, Design, and Seismic Performance
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 150, Issue 4
Abstract
This study introduces a new type of shear panel damper that utilizes iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) with enhanced low-cycle fatigue (LCF) resistance for structural damage control, with a particular focus on the effect of solution treatment on the properties of interest of Fe-SMA. Material-level investigation was conducted first, aimed at establishing a clear connection between microscopic structure and macroscopic properties, and to determine the most suitable solution treatment method for Fe-SMAs for structural damping purposes. This was followed by laboratory tests on a Fe-SMA based shear panel damper receiving an appropriate solution treatment, along with conventional metal shear panel dampers made of low yield point steel LYP225 and mild steel Q235. Results reveal that among the considered solution treatments, 1,100°C for 1 h leads to the most desired mechanical properties, such as lower yield stress, increased ductility, and longer LCF life, of Fe-SMA for seismic damping applications. The Fe-SMA shear panel damper demonstrates a significant improvement in LCF life and total energy dissipation capacity compared to traditional steel dampers. Finally, detailed numerical investigations were carried out to analyze the seismic response. A calibrated micromechanics-based model, i.e., cyclic void growth model, was employed to predict the fracture initiation of the Fe-SMA shear panel damper under seismic loading. This approach achieved reasonable accuracy, assisting in understanding the distinctive behavior of Fe-SMA shear panel dampers.
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All data and models that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
The financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) with Grant Nos. 52378177, 52078359, and 51820105013 are gratefully acknowledged. Support for this study was also provided by the Shanghai Rising-Star Program (20QA1409400), and “Shuguang Program” (22SG18) supported by Shanghai Education Development Foundation and Shanghai Municipal Education Commission.
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Volume 150 • Issue 4 • April 2024
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Received: Aug 23, 2023
Accepted: Nov 28, 2023
Published online: Feb 10, 2024
Published in print: Apr 1, 2024
Discussion open until: Jul 10, 2024
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Continuum mechanics
- Damping
- Design (by type)
- Dynamics (solid mechanics)
- Earthquake engineering
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering materials (by type)
- Engineering mechanics
- Fluid mechanics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Hydrologic engineering
- Load and resistance factor design
- Load factors
- Material mechanics
- Material properties
- Materials engineering
- Metals (material)
- Panels (structural)
- Seismic design
- Seismic tests
- Shear resistance
- Solid mechanics
- Steel
- Structural design
- Structural dynamics
- Structural engineering
- Structural members
- Structural systems
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- Viscosity
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