TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS IN THE MODELING OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES UNDER DYNAMIC LOADS.

Abstract

The overall problem of reinforced microconcrete models is examined from the point of view of clarifying the basis of model scale, aggregate gradation, size of test specimen and fabricating techniques. The problems dealt with in this report include: (1) Design of control specimens - shape effect, size effect. (2) Design of the model mix - aggregate gradation, water cement ratio. (3) Testing of control specimens - strain rate, type of machine used. (4) Strength properties - unconfined compression strength, flexural strength, strength of reinforcement, bond characteristics, shear strength, Poisson's ratio. (5) Fabrication of models. In addition, supplementary information is provided concerning the use of plastics as a model material for reinforced concrete, and the design of a dynamic loading machine to test small scale models.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0602034

Entities

People

  • Harry G. Harris
  • Imad Taher
  • Peter C. Schwindt
  • Stuart Werner

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Concrete
  • Dynamic Loads
  • Fabrication
  • Flexural Strength
  • Material Forming Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Models
  • Plastics
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Scale Models
  • Shear Strength
  • Strain Rate

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design