scholarly journals Reinforcement Strains in Reinforced Concrete Tensile Members Recorded by Strain Gauges and FBG Sensors: Experimental and Numerical Analysis

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gintaris Kaklauskas ◽  
Aleksandr Sokolov ◽  
Regimantas Ramanauskas ◽  
Ronaldas Jakubovskis
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Stress Transfer ◽  
Strain Gauges ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
Fibre Bragg Grating ◽  
Model Code ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Reinforcement Strain

Experimental and numerical studies have been carried out on reinforced concrete (RC) short tensile specimens. Double pull-out tests employed rectangular RC elements of a length determined not to yield any additional primary cracks. Tests were carried out with tensor strain gauges installed within a specially modified reinforcement bar and, alternatively, with fibre Bragg grating based optical sensors. The aim of this paper is to analyse the different experimental setups regarding obtaining more accurate and reliable reinforcement strain distribution data. Furthermore, reinforcement strain profiles obtained numerically using the stress transfer approach and the Model Code 2010 provided bond-slip model were compared against the experimental results. Accurate knowledge of the relation between the concrete and the embedded reinforcement is necessary and lacking to this day for less scattered and reliable prediction of cracking behaviour of RC elements. The presented experimental strain values enable future research on bond interaction. In addition, few double pull-out test results are published when compared to ordinary bond tests of single pull-out tests with embedded reinforcement. The authors summarize the comparison with observations on experimental setups and discuss the findings.

Neutron diffraction studies on strain evaluation of rebar in reinforced concrete

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. S68-S71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Suzuki ◽  
Manabu Kanematsu ◽  
Koichi Kusunoki
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Neutron Diffraction ◽  
Strain Measurement ◽  
Tensile Loading ◽  
Strain Gauges ◽  
Neutron Absorption ◽  
Absorption Coefficients ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Strain Change ◽  
Neutron Diffraction Technique

The neutron diffraction technique was applied to measure strain distributions in a rebar in a reinforced concrete. At first, absorption coefficients of several kinds of concrete with different compounding ratios of water, cement, and aggregate were measured, and it was confirmed that the absorption coefficient of concrete was affected by the amounts of water and aggregate. In addition, it was also clarified by measuring strain change of the rebar under tensile loading that accuracy of the strain measurement in the rebar in the reinforced concrete was not affected by the neutron absorption by the concrete. Second, the size of the anchorage zone was evaluated by measuring strain distributions in the rebar under pull-out loading. The length of the anchorage zone measured by neutron diffraction was shorter than that measured by strain gauges. Moreover, detailed strain distributions in the rebar around cracks in the concrete were measured under tensile loading, and it was confirmed that the bond condition between rebar and concrete around cracks could be evaluated using the neutron diffraction technique.

scholarly journals Systematic Review on the Creep of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 5098
Author(s):  
Nikola Tošić ◽  
Stanislav Aidarov ◽  
Albert de la Fuente
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Constitutive Models ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Single Fiber ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Structural Applications

Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) is increasingly used in structural applications owing to its benefits in terms of toughness, durability, ductility, construction cost and time. However, research on the creep behavior of FRC has not kept pace with other areas such as short-term properties. Therefore, this study aims to present a comprehensive and critical review of literature on the creep properties and behavior of FRC with recommendations for future research. A transparent literature search and filtering methodology were used to identify studies regarding creep on the single fiber level, FRC material level, and level of structural behavior of FRC members. Both experimental and theoretical research are analyzed. The results of the review show that, at the single fiber level, pull-out creep should be considered for steel fiber-reinforced concrete, whereas fiber creep can be a governing design parameter in the case of polymeric fiber reinforced concrete subjected to permanent tensile stresses incompatible with the mechanical time-dependent performance of the fiber. On the material level of FRC, a wide variety of test parameters still hinders the formulation of comprehensive constitutive models that allow proper consideration of the creep in the design of FRC elements. Although significant research remains to be carried out, the experience gained so far confirms that both steel and polymeric fibers can be used as concrete reinforcement provided certain limitations in terms of structural applications are imposed. Finally, by providing recommendations for future research, this study aims to contribute to code development and industry uptake of structural FRC applications.

scholarly journals Long-Term Concrete Shrinkage Influence on the Performance of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 254
Author(s):  
Alinda Dey ◽  
Akshay Vijay Vastrad ◽  
Mattia Francesco Bado ◽  
Aleksandr Sokolov ◽  
Gintaris Kaklauskas
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Tension Stiffening ◽  
Model Code ◽  
Concrete Shrinkage ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Governing Factor ◽  
Model Code 2010 ◽  
Mathematical Process

The contribution of concrete to the tensile stiffness (tension stiffening) of a reinforced concrete (RC) member is a key governing factor for structural serviceability analyses. However, among the current tension stiffening models, few consider the effect brought forth by concrete shrinkage, and none studies take account of the effect for very long-term shrinkage. The present work intends to tackle this exact issue by testing multiple RC tensile elements (with different bar diameters and reinforcement ratios) after a five-year shrinking time period. The experimental deformative and tension stiffening responses were subjected to a mathematical process of shrinkage removal aimed at assessing its effect on the former. The results showed shrinkage distinctly lowered the cracking load of the RC members and caused an apparent tension stiffening reduction. Furthermore, both of these effects were exacerbated in the members with higher reinforcement ratios. The experimental and shrinkage-free behaviors of the RC elements were finally compared to the values predicted by the CEB-fib Model Code 2010 and the Euro Code 2. Interestingly, as a consequence of the long-term shrinkage, the codes expressed a smaller relative error when compared to the shrinkage-free curves versus the experimental ones.

scholarly journals Punching strength of reinforced concrete flat slabs without shear reinforcement

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 659-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. V. P. Sacramento ◽  
M. P. Ferreira ◽  
D. R. C. Oliveira ◽  
G. S. S. A. Melo
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Shear Crack ◽  
Theoretical Method ◽  
Shear Reinforcement ◽  
Model Code ◽  
Flat Slabs ◽  
Codes Of Practice ◽  
Eurocode 2 ◽  
Model Code 2010 ◽  
Theoretical Results

Punching strength is a critical point in the design of flat slabs and due to the lack of a theoretical method capable of explaining this phenomenon, empirical formulations presented by codes of practice are still the most used method to check the bearing capacity of slab-column connections. This paper discusses relevant aspects of the development of flat slabs, the factors that influence the punching resistance of slabs without shear reinforcement and makes comparisons between the experimental results organized in a database with 74 slabs carefully selected with theoretical results using the recommendations of ACI 318, EUROCODE 2 and NBR 6118 and also through the Critical Shear Crack Theory, presented by Muttoni (2008) and incorporated the new fib Model Code (2010).

scholarly journals Mosquito-Associated Viruses and Their Related Mosquitoes in West Africa

Viruses ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 891
Author(s):  
Eric Agboli ◽  
Julien B. Z. Zahouli ◽  
Athanase Badolo ◽  
Hanna Jöst
Keyword(s):  
West Africa ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
Valley Fever ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Mosquito Ecology ◽  
Abundance And Distribution

Mosquito-associated viruses (MAVs), including mosquito-specific viruses (MSVs) and mosquito-borne (arbo)viruses (MBVs), are an increasing public, veterinary, and global health concern, and West Africa is projected to be the next front for arboviral diseases. As in-depth knowledge of the ecologies of both western African MAVs and related mosquitoes is still limited, we review available and comprehensive data on their diversity, abundance, and distribution. Data on MAVs’ occurrence and related mosquitoes were extracted from peer-reviewed publications. Data on MSVs, and mosquito and vertebrate host ranges are sparse. However, more data are available on MBVs (i.e., dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, Zika, and Rift Valley fever viruses), detected in wild and domestic animals, and humans, with infections more concentrated in urban areas and areas affected by strong anthropogenic changes. Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus, and Aedes albopictus are incriminated as key arbovirus vectors. These findings outline MAV, related mosquitoes, key knowledge gaps, and future research areas. Additionally, these data highlight the need to increase our understanding of MAVs and their impact on host mosquito ecology, to improve our knowledge of arbovirus transmission, and to develop specific strategies and capacities for arboviral disease surveillance, diagnostic, prevention, control, and outbreak responses in West Africa.

Bond behaviour of chemically prestressed textile reinforced concrete

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Zdanowicz ◽  
Boso Schmidt ◽  
Hubert Naraniecki ◽  
Steffen Marx
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Bond Strength ◽  
Crack Width ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Textile Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Bond Behaviour ◽  
Bond Slip ◽  
Laser Sensors ◽  
Pull Out

<p>The bond behaviour of concrete specimens with carbon textile reinforcement was investigated in the presented research programme. Pull-out specimens were cast from self-compacting concrete with expansive admixtures and in this way chemical prestress was introduced. The aim of the research was to compare bond behaviour between prestressed specimens and non-prestressed control specimens. During pull-out tests, the pull-out force and notch opening were measured with a load cell and laser sensors. Further, bond - slip and pull-out force - crack width relationships were drawn and compared for prestressed and non-prestressed specimens. Chemically prestressed specimens reached 24% higher bond strength than non-prestressed ones. It can be therefore concluded, that chemical prestressing positively influences the bond behaviour of concrete with textile reinforcement and thus better utilisation of its properties can be provided.</p>

Automated structural assessment of existing reinforced concrete underpasses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danny Jilissen ◽  
Rob Vergoossen ◽  
Yuguang Yang ◽  
Eva Lantsoght
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Load Distribution ◽  
Traffic Load ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Fem Model ◽  
Structural Assessment ◽  
Model Code ◽  
Model Code 2010

<p>Due to the large number of underpasses in the Netherlands that have to be assessed, a project at the Delft University of Technology in cooperation with Royal HaskoningDHV was started. Research was conducted into the automation of the structural assessment of existing reinforced concrete underpasses in the Netherlands. The developed Automated Structural Assessment Tool (ASA Tool) consists of an analytical model and a 2.5D FEM model. The analytical model uses traffic load distribution following the Guyon-Massonnet-Bares method for bending and a method based on <i>fib </i>Model Code 2010 for shear. The script-based 2.5D FEM model uses 2D shell elements and performs a linear elastic analysis. The input and output can be linked to a database for assessment of large batches. Sensitivity analyses showed that in-plane load distribution following <i>fib </i>Model Code 2010 combined with vertical load distribution according to EN 1991-2:2003 results in underestimated shear forces.</p>

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