Investigation of Stress Concentration in Reinforced Concrete Components.

Abstract

This report is a continuation of the former efforts to elucidate the behavior of ferrocement concrete in static and dynamic stress fields. The influence of various reinforcements on pre and post cracking of thin sections forms the main topic of this report. The objects of the testing program were to compare the effectiveness of various steel mesh configurations in arresting crack propagation in stressed members; to provide experimental data for checking theoretical predictions of strength based on material parameters; to identify areas of future research potential. The work to date has been devoted to flexural and direct tensile tests on thin slabs. The slabs were reinforced uniformly with steel meshes of various patterns. The matrix consisted of microconcretes, and some variations in the mix design were incorporated.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0785748

Entities

People

  • M. Z. Al-salihi
  • T. E. Glynn

Organizations

  • Trinity College Dublin

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Concrete
  • Construction Materials
  • Crack Propagation
  • Experimental Data
  • Ferrocement
  • Materials
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Stress Concentration
  • Stresses

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.