Dynamic Deformation Capacity of Reinforced Concrete. Phase 4: Influence of Shear Reinforcement.

Abstract

At the request of MoD/DGW&T/CD/TB, blast experiments were carried out on simply supported reinforced concrete slabs. The resistance-deformation curve of the slabs has been determined. From these curves, the deformation capacity of the slabs could be determined. The parameters in the tests were the number of shocks in which the slab was brought to failure and the presence and type of shear reinforcement, stirrups or lacing. It was concluded that tying reinforcement improves the deformation capacity of reinforced concrete. Stirrups gave only a slight improvement for the tested slabs. Lacing increases the deformation capacity considerably. The deformation capacity decreases with the number of shocks by which a slab is brought to failure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 09, 1997
Accession Number
ADA322105

Entities

People

  • J. C. Van Doormal

Organizations

  • Prins Maurits Laboratorium TNO

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Concrete
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Resistance
  • Shear Properties
  • Shear Stresses
  • Shock Waves
  • Simulators
  • Test Methods
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.