Wind loads tests of external walls blocks masonry of noncombustible polystyrene concrete
https://doi.org/10.37538/0005-9889-2023-3(617)-15-23
Abstract
Introduction. Blocks of non-combustible polystyrene concrete of D300 density grade, B1 compressive strength class with normalized thermal conductivity λ0 = 0,078 W/(m·°C) and frost resistance grade not lower than F75, developed by LLC “Institute VNIIZhelezobeton”, were used in masonry with a thickness of 375 mm without special fireproof lining. Such masonry successfully passed standard fire tests for fire hazard and fire resistance, which showed the possibility of its use in external non-bearing energysaving walls of multi-storey buildings (up to 25 floors inclusive, about 75 m high).
Aim. Evaluation of the strength and deformation characteristics of non-combustible wall masonry made of noncombustible polystyrene concrete blocks with a density of D300 at design wind loads at a height of about 75 m. Materials and methods. Fragments of uncoated wall masonry 375 mm thick, 2,7 m high and 1,2 m wide of noncombustible polystyrene concrete blocks mounted on a mortar with over-all dimensions of 295 × 375 × 595 mm were tested.
The test procedure is in accordance with State Standard 8829-2018.
Results. The destructive bending load exceeded the calculated one by an average of 4,1 times, while the deflection in the middle of the fragment was 1,9 times less than the permissible one.
A methodology has been developed for calculating the strength and deformability of masonry of polystyrene concrete blocks under wind loads, taking into account the influence of horizontal and vertical masonry joints, which is scheduled to be reflected in Amendment No. 1 SP 434.1325800.2018.
Conclusions. The results of wind load tests showed that for unlined masonry made of non-combustible polystyrene concrete blocks with a density of D300 and a thickness of 375 mm, the requirements for strength and deformability are met with a significant margin.
The results of tests for wind and fire effects of the specified block masonry make it possible to use it in nonbearing external walls of multi-storey residential energyefficient buildings up to 75 m high in virtually all regions of Russia.
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Supporting agencies: The study was carried out at the expense of LLC “Institute VNIIzhelezobeton”.
About the Authors
V. A. Rakhmanov
LLC “Institute VNIIzhelezobeton”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Viktor A. Rakhmanov, Corresponding Member of RAASN, Professor, Chairman of the Board of Directors, LLC “Institute VNIIzhelezobeton”, Moscow
V. I. Melikhov
LLC “Institute VNIIzhelezobeton”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladislaw I. Melikhov, Cand. Sci. (Engineering), Deputy General Director for Science, LLC “Institute VNIIzhelezobeton”, Moscow
e-mail: V.Melikhov@vniizhbeton.ru
A. A. Safonov
LLC “Institute VNIIzhelezobeton”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexandr A. Safonov, Engineer, Head of Tests Center “NITSstrom”, LLC “Institute VNIIzhelezobeton”, Moscow
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Rakhmanov V.A., Melikhov V.I., Safonov A.A. Wind loads tests of external walls blocks masonry of noncombustible polystyrene concrete. Concrete and Reinforced Concrete. 2023;617(3):15-23. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.37538/0005-9889-2023-3(617)-15-23
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