scholarly journals INVESTIGATION FOR PROPOSING EFFECTIVE QUALITY CONTROLLING TECHNOLOGY SECURING CONCRETE COVER THICKNESS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

2013 ◽  
Vol 78 (689) ◽  
pp. 1195-1202
Author(s):  
Tetsushi KANDA ◽  
Haruki MOMOSE ◽  
Tomohiro YOSHIDA ◽  
Shigeru ASAOKA
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Concrete Construction ◽  
Cover Thickness

scholarly journals Experimental Study on Bond Performance and Damage Detection of Corroded Reinforced Concrete Specimens

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Yubin Tian ◽  
Junran Liu ◽  
Hengheng Xiao ◽  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Qingcheng Mo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Nonlinear Coefficient ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Empirical Formulas ◽  
Accelerated Corrosion ◽  
Bond Slip ◽  
Passivation Film ◽  
Bond Performance ◽  
Damage Degree ◽  
Cover Thickness

This paper presents the results of an experimental research designed to investigate the combined effects of corrosion rate, concrete cover thickness, and stirrup spacing on the bond performance between reinforcement and concrete of reinforced concrete (RC) specimens. The RC specimens were immersed into sodium chloride solution to eliminate the passivation film on reinforcement. Then, an accelerated corrosion method was applied to corrode reinforcement embedded in concrete specimens. Pullout test was carried out to establish empirical formulas for ultimate slip and ultimate bond strength of RC specimens with three different corrosion rates, different concrete cover thicknesses, and different stirrup spacings. In addition, the bond-slip relation model was developed to predict and evaluate the bond performance of RC specimens. Finally, the ultrasonic technology was used to detect the damage of RC specimens, and the corresponding nonlinear coefficient β was proposed to characterize the damage degree of RC specimens. The susceptibility of β on the damage of specimens was compared with that of ultrasonic velocity, indicating β was more appropriate to evaluate the damage of RC specimens.

Analysis on Fire Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Beams Base on the Failure Probability

2010 ◽  
Vol 452-453 ◽  
pp. 197-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Qing Wang ◽  
Zhi Cheng Xue ◽  
Mu Qiao
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Fire Resistance ◽  
Failure Probability ◽  
Reliability Index ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beam ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Cover Thickness

For the mechanical properties of reinforced concrete under high temperature with large deterioration, the reliability of reinforced concrete beams have been largely discounted. A calculation of fire resistance based on failure probability is given by this paper. Reinforced concrete beam is usually working with cracks. Since each section with cracks has possibility of destruction, the reliability of the beam is calculated by the minimum value of n crack-sections’ resistance. The plastic zone resistance of concrete under high temperature is considered in this paper. A simple and feasible time-variant model of the resistance of reinforced concrete beams under fire and a reliability index analysis method of reinforced concrete beams under fire has been given. The action of ISO834 temperature rising curve on the reliability index of different specifications of concrete beams at different time is analyzed. The action of main parameters on the reliability index changes with time is shown. The fire resistance considers the failure probability is given. The results show that increase the reinforcement ratio and concrete cover thickness appropriately are effective measures to improve the fire resistance limit of reinforced concrete beams.

scholarly journals The Investigation of The Different Types of the Ground Rebar Spacers with Proposing New Design Rebar Space Mixed of Concrete Palstic

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-06
Author(s):  
Sevar Neamat ◽  
Mahmood Shamsborhan
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Structure ◽  
Plastic Material ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Cementitious Material ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Cover Thickness

The reinforcing spacers are commonly prepared from cementitious material, plastic or metals. These spacers are prepared to provide the reinforcing steel with ensuring that the requested concrete cover thickness is attained to guard surrounded steel from corrosion. Also, they pretend a vital role in the concrete structure performance. The toughness of reinforced concrete buildings remains extremely reliant on the features of the protection of concrete to be strong with thickness. A disappointment in finding cover thickness is considered the main impact on early deterioration within the steel, whichever in chance is a chief weaken method in reinforced concrete constructions. The specified study offerings a review study on the investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of six factors in various types concerning the ground rebar spacers studies. As a result, different types of ground rebar spacers have been compared and the new rebar spacer has been designed mixed of concrete_ plastic material

MODELING THE PROCESS OF INSPECTION OF REINFORCED CONCRETE SUPPORTS OF TECHNOLOGICAL OVERPASSES

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
N Rogov ◽  
S. Nikolenko ◽  
Svetlana Sazonova
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Magnetic Method ◽  
Strength Of Materials ◽  
Elastic Rebound ◽  
Cover Thickness ◽  
Non Destructive

The paper presents the process of assessing the technical condition of reinforced concrete supports of existing technological overpasses. The characteristics of overpasses are given. Defects identified in the process of assessing the technical condition are shown. The paper describes the control of concrete strength by the non-destructive method of elastic rebound using the Digi Shmidt 2000 device and the determination of the concrete cover thickness and the location of reinforcement by the magnetic method using the Profometer-5S device. The layout of the working reinforcement in the reinforced concrete supports of the overpass section has been determined. The results of verification calculations of the structures of technological ramps are given, taking into account the revealed defects and damages, the strength of materials and the specified actual loads. Proposals are given for improving the performance of concrete of reinforced concrete supports of overpasses.

Stress Distribution Rule of Reinforced Concrete Specimen under Uniaxial Tension

2011 ◽  
Vol 117-119 ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
Juan Xia Zhang ◽  
Xian Zhang Guo ◽  
Sheng Guang Zhuo ◽  
Chun An Tang
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Failure Process ◽  
Numerical Test ◽  
Concrete Specimen ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Uniaxial Tensile ◽  
Fracture Spacing ◽  
Distribution Rule ◽  
Cover Thickness

A numerical test code named RFPA (Realistic Failure Process Analysis) was used to investigate the stress filed transformation process of the reinforced concrete specimen under uniaxial tensile loading. The periodically distributed fracture spacing phenomenon exists in the reinforced concrete structure and the concrete cover thickness was an important factor influence the average crack spacing and crack number. The numerical simulation results show that the stress fields on the concrete between the two adjacent cracks go through a variation process from tensile stress to compressive stress with the increasing of the concrete cover thickness value. It is clear that the stress distribution and fracture spacing were related to the concrete cover thickness under the condition that the materials characteristics were certain (such as concrete and reinforcement materials).In addition, if there was a new crack produced, the location was sure in the middle of the two adjacent cracks since the maximum stress occurred in the middle of the two adjacent cracks. So, it indicates that the concrete cover thickness can influence the average fracture spacing and the crack number in the reinforced concrete prism specimen.

scholarly journals Performance evaluation of plastic spacers: proposal and development of evaluation methods

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 911-952
Author(s):  
M. F. F. Menna Barreto ◽  
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A. P. Maran ◽  
D. C. C. Dal Molin ◽  
J. R. Masuero
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Cover Thickness ◽  
Brazilian Standard

ABSTRACT The durability of reinforced concrete structures is highly dependent on the characteristics of the concrete cover to reinforcement and its thickness. The failure to obtain cover thickness is the factor with the largest influence on the premature corrosion of the reinforcement, which in turn is the main deterioration form of reinforced concrete structures. Studies indicate that the designed cover is not reached in the current constructions that adopt this structural solution, configuring a chronic, and not a sporadic problem. One of the observed causes for the failure in obtaining the minimum standardized cover is the incorrect use of spacers and the use of inadequate spacers. This is made more serious by the absence of a Brazilian standard to regulate the product and its use and, consequently, the absence of a quality certification from the responsible regulating agency. Focusing on spacers, requirements and performance criteria were proposed, in addition to methods for their assessment, with most being taken and adapted from international standards. Subsequently, some spacers available on the market were effectively tested according to the proposed methodology. No spacer model proved to be satisfactory according to the established performance approach. However, for each criteria and assessment methods proposed, there was, at least, one spacer model at the market which satisfied them, so it can be said that the criteria and methods are suitable for spacers performance evaluation. Faced with the performance diversity of the spacer models on offer, the need for a regulatory Brazilian standard for this product was confirmed in order to delimit the quality of spacers available on the market and to eliminate this variable as one of the causes for not obtaining the correct covering.

scholarly journals Diagnostics of Concrete and Steel in Elements of an Historic Reinforced Concrete Structure

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 306
Author(s):  
Paweł Tworzewski ◽  
Wioletta Raczkiewicz ◽  
Przemysław Czapik ◽  
Justyna Tworzewska
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Thickness Distribution ◽  
Pulse Method ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structure ◽  
Corrosion Risk ◽  
Cover Thickness ◽  
Non Destructive

Existing buildings, especially historical buildings, require periodic or situational diagnostic tests. If a building is in use, advanced non-destructive or semi-destructive methods should be used. In the diagnosis of reinforced concrete structures, tests allowing to assess the condition of the reinforcement and concrete cover are particularly important. The article presents non-destructive and semi-destructive research methods that are used for such tests, as well as the results of tests performed for selected elements of a historic water tower structure. The assessment of the corrosion risk of the reinforcement was carried out with the use of a semi-destructive galvanostatic pulse method. The protective properties of the concrete cover were checked by the carbonation test and the phase analysis of the concrete. X-ray diffractometry and thermal analysis methods were used for this. In order to determine the position of the reinforcement and to estimate the concrete cover thickness distribution, a ferromagnetic detection system was used. The comprehensive application of several test methods allowed mutual verification of the results and the drawing of reliable conclusions. The results indicated a very poor state of the reinforcement, loss in the depth of cover and sulphate corrosion.

Experimental Study on RC Beams Strengthened with CFRP Sheets

2011 ◽  
Vol 213 ◽  
pp. 548-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiang Feng Dong ◽  
Qing Yuan Wang ◽  
Ci Chang Qiu ◽  
Dong He
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Flexural Capacity ◽  
Control Beam ◽  
Cfrp Sheets ◽  
Four Point Bending ◽  
Cfrp Sheet ◽  
Cover Thickness

This paper presents the flexural performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams with rectangular section. Seven RC beams strengthened using carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets were subjected to four-point bending to investigate the effect of fiber reinforcement on the beams strengthened. The main experimental parameters included in the study are the pre-cracked width, CFRP sheet layers, the longitudinal tensile reinforcement ratio, the shear span ratio, and the concrete cover thickness. In total, seven beams were cast, one beam without any reinforcement as a control beam, two beams strengthened by CFRP sheets without making pre-cracks on the beam and four pre-cracked beams repaired with one layer or two layers CFRP sheets. Test results show the effectiveness and flexural capacity of the CFRP strengthened beams. The flexure enhancement of the CFRP strengthened beams varied between 41.7% and 124.1% over the control beam. This study confirms that the CFRP reinforcing technique significantly enhances the flexural capacity of reinforced concrete beams.

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