Evaluating Compressive Strength of Steel Tubular Short Columns with Local Corrosion under Axial Compression
In this study, the changes in compressive strength of steel tubular short columns with local corrosion is investigated using a finite element approach. The dimensions of the local corrosion are defined by its depth (0, 1.5, 3, 4.5 and 6 mm), height (0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 160 and 180 mm), circumference (0, 90, 180, 270 and 360°) and location of damage along the steel tubular short column. There are 42 finite element models executed in this study that are categorized as Type A, Type B and Type C specimens. The results of the finite element models were compared against the previous experimental tests for model validation. Moreover, a parametric study was used to study the effect of the corrosion depth, height and circumference to the compressive strength of a steel tubular short column. Comparing the results of the finite element analysis, experimental and calculated compressive strengths, the percentage error is found to be within 10%.