Research status and future directions of defect detection in grouted splice sleeves: A review

J Liu, D Li, X Cui - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
At present, grouted splice sleeves are widely used in assembly-type building connections
due to their exceptional structural performance. However, various grout defects may arise …

Study of effects of sleeve grouting defects on the seismic performance of precast concrete shear walls

S **ao, Z Wang, X Li, KA Harries, Q Xu, R Gao - Engineering Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Precast concrete wall systems are effective means of resisting seismic forces in many
structures. However, their performance is affected by the ability to properly connect elements …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical performance for defective and repaired grouted sleeve connections under uniaxial and cyclic loadings

G Zheng, Z Kuang, J **ao, Z Pan - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Grouted sleeve connectors provide a convenient and economical solution for connecting
precast concrete elements in engineering site. However, sleeve connections may include …

Experimental investigation on connection performance of fully-grouted sleeve connectors with various grouting defects

T Guo, J Yang, W Wang, C Li - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Grouted sleeve connector is one of the most widely used connections in precast concrete
structures. However, various defects may be introduced in the grouted sleeve connectors …

A Review on Mechanical and Structural Performances of Precast Concrete Buildings

R Chang, N Zhang, Q Gu - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent decades, precast concrete buildings have undergone significant development,
attracting considerable academic attention to their mechanical performances. Unlike cast-in …

Effects of grout sleeve defects and their repair on the seismic performance of precast concrete frame structures

X Li, S **ao, R Gao, KA Harries, Z Wang, Q Xu - Engineering Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Precast concrete frame structures with grouted sleeve connections are widely used. An
experimental study was conducted investigating the seismic performance of precast …

Experimental study on re-centering behavior and energy dissipation capacity of prefabricated concrete frame joints with shape memory alloy bars and engineered …

H Qian, X Wang, Z Li, Y Zhang - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
To enhance the seismic performance of prefabricated concrete frame joints, an innovative
prefabricated beam-column joint with shape memory alloy (SMA) and engineered …

Experimental investigation and simplified stiffness degradation model of precast concrete shear wall with steel connectors

Q Han, D Wang, Y Zhang, W Tao, Y Zhu - Engineering Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
Premature damage of the post-cast concrete joints of precast concrete shear walls (PSWs)
was observed in the past earthquakes due to the poor connection details and stress …

Ultrasonic inspection of grouted splice sleeves in precast concrete structures using elastic reverse time migration method

H Liu, Y Qi, Z Chen, H Tong, C Liu, M Zhuang - Mechanical Systems and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Precast concrete (PC) structure has been widely employed for building construction in
recent years, and grouted splice sleeve is commonly used for component connection. The …

Equivalent stress-strain model of half grouted sleeve connection under monotonic and repeated loads: Experiment and preliminary application

X Zhang, Y Zhao, Y Guo, Z Li - Engineering Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
The half grouted sleeve connection (HGSC) is widely adopted in the construction of precast
concrete (PC) structures. So far, a few studies have been developed on the mechanical …