Variability in concrete mechanical properties as a source of in-plan irregularity for existing RC framed structures

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. 161-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. De Stefano ◽  
M. Tanganelli ◽  
S. Viti
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Framed Structures ◽  
Concrete Mechanical Properties ◽  
Rc Framed Structures

scholarly journals Comparative Study of High-Performance Concrete Characteristics and Loading Test of Pretensioned Experimental Beams

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 427
Author(s):  
Pavlina Mateckova ◽  
Vlastimil Bilek ◽  
Oldrich Sucharda
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Materials Testing ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Concrete Mechanical Properties ◽  
Normal Strength

High-performance concrete (HPC) is subjected to wide attention in current research. Many research tasks are focused on laboratory testing of concrete mechanical properties with specific raw materials, where a mixture is prepared in a relatively small amount in ideal conditions. The wider utilization of HPC is connected, among other things, with its utilization in the construction industry. The paper presents two variants of HPC which were developed by modification of ordinary concrete used by a precast company for pretensioned bridge beams. The presented variants were produced in industrial conditions using common raw materials. Testing and comparison of basic mechanical properties are complemented with specialized tests of the resistance to chloride penetration. Tentative expenses for normal strength concrete (NSC) and HPC are compared. The research program was accomplished with a loading test of model experimental pretensioned beams with a length of 7 m made of ordinarily used concrete and one variant of HPC. The aim of the loading test was to determine the load–deformation diagrams and verify the design code load capacity calculation method. Overall, the article summarizes the possible benefits of using HPC compared to conventional concrete.

Study on the Mechanical Properties and Frost Resistance of Recycled Concrete Prepared by Village Construction Wastes

2011 ◽  
Vol 418-420 ◽  
pp. 406-410
Author(s):  
Jun Liu ◽  
Yao Li ◽  
Dan Dan Hong ◽  
Yu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Frost Resistance ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Strength Loss ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Replacement Rate ◽  
Concrete Mechanical Properties ◽  
Better Than

Abstract. Recycled aggregate—rural building material wastes pretreated by cement mortar—are applied into concrete with different replacement rates: 0, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%. Results from measurements of compressive strength, cleavage tensile strength, mass loss after fast freeze-thaw cycles, and compressive strength loss indicate that a different recycled aggregate replacement rate certainly influences concrete mechanical properties and frost resistance. Recycled aggregate replacement rates less than 75% performs better than common concrete. Data from the 100% replacement rate is worse than that of rates less than 75% but still satisfy the general demands of GB standard on C30 concrete.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Concrete Reinforced with Eucalyptus globulus Bark Fibres

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 10026
Author(s):  
Claudia Mansilla ◽  
Mauricio Pradena ◽  
Cecilia Fuentealba ◽  
Andrés César
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Eucalyptus Globulus ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Natural Fibres ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Slight Reduction ◽  
Shrinkage Cracking ◽  
Acceptable Solution ◽  
Concrete Mechanical Properties

Concrete is a material with high compressive strength, but predisposed to shrinkage cracking, rapid cracks propagation, and brittle failures. The incorporation of fibre is an acceptable solution to reduce these limitations. However, high cost and energy consumption related to man-made fibres have placed natural fibres as an attractive sustainable alternative, especially considering that different natural fibres are industrial waste (as the Eucalyptus globulus bark fibre). Still, natural fibres can produce an important reduction of concrete strength. Hence, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of Eucalyptus globulus bark fibre in traditional concrete mechanical properties as compressive and flexural strength. For this, an experimental program was developed in such a way that reduces the results uncertainties and increases the power of decision regarding the percentage and fibre conditions of the samples. The results indicate that, unlike other natural fibres, the traditional mechanical properties have a slight reduction and acceptable workability. This fact is more evident in the samples with 0.50% fibre with respect to the weight of cement. Therefore, reinforcing mortars and concrete with Eucalyptus globulus bark fibres emerges as an eco-friendly building alternative to reuse this industrial waste.

Effectiveness of physics-based collapse criteria in seismic risk assessment of code-conforming low-rise RC framed structures

Structures ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 440-461
Author(s):  
Shivang Pathak ◽  
Amar Khennane ◽  
Simon Watt ◽  
Safat Al-Deen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Seismic Risk ◽  
Seismic Risk Assessment ◽  
Framed Structures ◽  
Rc Framed Structures
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