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    A moment resistant beam end connection using energy dissipative couplers for precast concrete structures
    (Springer, 2025) Soydan, Cihan; Ozkaynak, Hasan; Surmeli, Melih; Senol, Erkan; Saruhan, Hakan; Yuksel, Ercan
    There is an increasing demand for precast reinforced concrete (RC) structures due to their undeniable advantages, such as rapid assembly, material standardization, and labor quality. The structural performance of precast RC structures depends not only on the quality of the precast members but also on joints and connections. In recent years, significant attention has been given to replaceable energy-dissipative devices for beam-to-column connections in precast RC structures. This paper proposes a novel moment-resisting energy-dissipative beam end connection in precast RC systems. The proposal is based on the results of intensive experimental and numerical studies conducted in the research project. The beam longitudinal reinforcements are connected to the joint using the developed fuse-type mechanical couplers (FTMCs) that have energy dissipation capability. While the bending moment in the connection is transformed into an axial force couple and transferred by FTMCs, the shear force is transmitted through the steel hinge at the center of the beam. The cyclic behavior of the proposed connection was experimentally investigated, resulting in a robust numerical model for the connection. The experiments demonstrated that the proper configuration of FTMCs in the connection enables reaching a 4% drift ratio without causing major damage to the RC beams. Macro models adopting pivot and kinematic hysteresis approaches for FTMCs were built in the numerical part. The pivot model reasonably and consistently predicted the experimental force-displacement relations of the proposed connections. The ability of the pivot model to estimate the energy dissipation capacities varies almost 6 similar to 16%.
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    Cyclic behavior of reinforced concrete cladding panels connected with energy dissipative steel cushions
    (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2019) Karadogan, Faruk; Yuksel, Ercan; Khajehdehi, Arastoo; Ozkaynak, Hasan; Gullu, Ahmet; Senol, Erkan
    Precast concrete structures show damage after the destructive earthquakes and indicate that the connections of reinforced concrete (RC) cladding panels might be inadequate. RC cladding panels greatly increase the lateral stiffness and strength of the building when they are rigidly connected to the structural system. However, this also increases the seismic requirements. Consequently, a robust mechanical connection device with energy-dissipating capability was produced for RC cladding panels. Extensive experimental and numerical studies on an energy-dissipative steel cushion (SC) connection device were carried out in the framework of the SAFECLADDING project. Cladding panel tests were conducted with various connection configurations. The fundamental variables are the location, quantity, and thickness of SCs used in the cladding systems. The test results demonstrate that the SCs used in panel-to-panel and panel-to-support connections made large contributions to the total energy dissipation capacity. The parameters of a numerical model were also evaluated to reproduce the experimental results.
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    Investigation of the Effect of Reinforcement Type on the Flexural Performance of Slab Tracks
    (Asce-Amer Soc Civil Engineers, 2023) Durgun, Yavuz; Gullu, Ahmet; Calim, Furkan; Ozden, Bayezid; Ozcan, Ali; Olcer, Beyazit; Senol, Erkan
    This paper presents the results of a comprehensive experimental study on the flexural performance of ballastless discrete precast slab tracks with two alternative reinforcement types. These are the precast slab tracks produced using ordinary reinforcement [nonpost-tensioned (NPT)] and the precast slab tracks produced using post-tensioned (PT) reinforcement. The study aims to compare the flexural performances of NPT- and PT-type slab tracks using three-point bending tests, even though they continuously sit on the ground with different rigidities in real-life applications. The tests performed on four full-scale slab tracks in the longitudinal and transversal directions resulted in the first cracking and the ultimate loads were greater in PT specimens. Also, the maximum crack widths and residual displacements of PT specimens were smaller. Although the aforementioned performance parameters of NPT-type slab tracks are relatively behind those of PT-type slab tracks, their overall response is still acceptable, with the advantages of easier production and lower cost.