scholarly journals THE ANALYSIS OF CRACKS IN BEAMS OF QUAY NO. 80A AT KLAIPEDA PASSENGER AND CARGO TERMINAL

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raimondas SADZEVICIUS ◽  
Vincas GURSKIS ◽  
Tatjana SANKAUSKIENĖ ◽  
Vitas DAMULEVIČIUS ◽  
Virginija GURSKIENĖ
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Crack Width ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Shrinkage Strain ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Concrete Mixture ◽  
Concrete Shrinkage ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Mixture Class ◽  
The Relationship

The cracks can be technological, appear during the usage time of construction, they can also be regular, and appear under the design load or they can also be unexpected and appear due to accidental impacts. Our research has shown that the cracks have appeared in reinforced concrete beams of the superstructure in quays No. 80 and 81 after the construction of Klaipeda Passenger and cargo terminal are caused by shrinkage strain, when the reinforced concrete beams has hardened. Normal hardening concrete shrinkage deformation is inevitable, but it depends on a number of factors, in particular, that in the present structures occurred because: - W/C ratio of concrete mixture exceeds the allowable values; - coarseness of selected aggregates (D = 16 mm) are too small for the construction of a massive wall; - concrete stratification and possible lack of care for hardening concrete (ambient temperature, etc.), this segregation could be affected by to big spread of concrete mixture (class of slump S3). The crack width at reinforced concrete beams in the superstructure of quay No.80 varies from 0.05 to 0.5 mm. This are a non-structural cracks, so they do not reduce significantly the mechanical strength and stability of the structure. Also, research has shown that the relationship between the crack width and the distance between the cracks is weak. Proposals for elimination of potential causes of cracking are presented according to the results.

Research on Influences of the Coarse Aggregate Size on the Cracks of the Reinforced Beam

2012 ◽  
Vol 503-504 ◽  
pp. 832-836
Author(s):  
Hong Quan Sun ◽  
Jun Ding
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Crack Width ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Fractal Theory ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Static Loads ◽  
Reinforced Beams ◽  
Maximum Crack

This paper gives the influences of the coarse aggregate size on the cracks of the beam with different aggregate sizes under static loads. The coarse aggregate sizes are ranked into three classes: small size (4.75mm ~ 19mm), big size (19mm ~ 37.5mm) and mixed size (4.75mm ~ 37.5mm). The developments of cracks of three reinforced concrete beams with the different of coarse aggregate sizes under the static loads are researched. The results show that under the action of the same loads, The reinforced concrete beams with the big aggregate size and mixed aggregate size have almost the same maximum crack width, while the maximum crack width of the beam with small aggregate size is less than formers. Using fractal theory, the fractal dimension of the cracks is studied. The result shows that the aggregate sizes have significant effect to the cracks on the reinforced beams.

THE REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAM DEFLECTION AND CRACKING BEHAVIOR WITH ADDITIONAL FIBER STEEL

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faisal Ananda ◽  
Agoes Soehardjono ◽  
Achfas Zacoeb ◽  
Gunawan Saroji
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Crack Width ◽  
Concrete Beam ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beam ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Beam Deflection ◽  
Cracking Behavior ◽  
Classic Theory

The classic theory mentions that the assessment of deflection and crack width should be taken to minimize those two behaviors. This research itself has the objective to examine whether the additional fiber steel and increased reinforcement ratio has any significant impact on the deflection and existing crack width. This test used the reinforced concrete beams with a size of 15 cm x 25 cm x 180 cm which placed on a simple pedestal. The test was done gradually in every 108 kg until the reinforced yield reached. The fiber increased from 0%, 1.57%, 3.14% and 4.71% while the performance rebar ratio increased from 2 # 10, 2 # 12, and 2 # 14. The result shows that additional 4.71% of maximum fiber decrease compressive strength and rupture modulus while the tensile strength increased. The additional fiber reached a maximum in 4.71% and the additional diameter of 10 mm, 12 mm, and 14 mm increased the deflections and crack width.

ACOUSTIC EMISSION BEHAVIOUR OF OVER-REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS

2019 ◽  
pp. 4-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. V. Bardakov ◽  
A. I. Sagaydak ◽  
S. V. Elizarov
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Cyclic Load ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Emission Data ◽  
Point Bend ◽  
Destructive Processes ◽  
The Relationship

The paper presents the results of the conducted experimental studies on three-point bend testing of over-reinforced concrete beams with incremental cyclic load, up to destruction, using the acoustic emission method. In total 3 RC beams differ from each other in reinforcement type, concrete composition and ultimate load were tested. Special attention is paid to the investigation of the relationship between destructive processes occurring during the testing of reinforced concrete beams and the evolution of acoustic emission data registered during the test. The analysis described in the article makes it possible, on the basis of acoustic emission data, recorded during the tests, to distinguish the stages corresponding to the different technical state of over-reinforced concrete structures.

Experimental study on crack width and crack spacing for Glass-FRP reinforced concrete beams

2017 ◽  
Vol 131 ◽  
pp. 231-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Barris ◽  
L. Torres ◽  
I. Vilanova ◽  
C. Miàs ◽  
M. Llorens
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Crack Width ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Crack Spacing ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Glass Frp

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF METHODS FOR CALCULATING THE WIDTH OF NORMAL CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vidmantas Jokūbaitis ◽  
Linas Juknevičius
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Crack Width ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Design Codes ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Slabs ◽  
Crack Widths

The width of normal cracks at the level of tensile reinforcement was calculated according to various methods using the data obtained from experimental tests on reinforced concrete beams (without reinforcement pre-stress), pre-cast reinforced concrete slabs and ribbed roof slabs. Th e numerical results were compared to actual crack widths measured during the experimental tests. Also, the crack widths of pre-stressed reinforced concrete beams were calculated according to various methods and compared with each other. Th e following conclusions were reached based on the analysis of numerical and experimental results: 1) Design stresses in tensile reinforcement calculated according to [STR] and [EC] design codes are very similar, although the calculation of such stresses is more logical and simple according to [EC]. Design stresses calculated according to [RU] are greater due to the estimation of the plastic deformations of concrete in the compressive zone. Th e method proposed by Rozenbliumas (Розенблюмас 1966) estimates tensile concrete above the crack peak, and thus allows a more accurate calculation of stresses in tensile reinforcement (Fig 3). Therefore, the latter stresses in pre-stressed RC beams may be decreased by 10–12 %, when height hct ≠ 0 (Fig 1, c) and ratio M/MRd varies between 0,65 and 0,75; 2) The widths of normal cracks in conventional RC beams (subjected to load that corresponds approx. 70 % of their carrying capacity) calculated according to [STR] and [EC] design codes are almost equal to the experimentally obtained crack widths. When beams and slabs are loaded by approximately 52 % of their carrying capacity, design crack widths wk [EC] are approximately 12 % less than wk [STR], although the design crack width wk [RU] is signifi cantly greater. Here, ratio β in the beams and slabs is equal to 2 and 3.3 respectively. Th erefore, the design code [RU] ensures higher probability that the crack width will not reach the limit value (for environmental class XO and XC1) equal in all design codes mentioned in this article; 3) In case of loaded prestressed reinforced concrete beams, the calculated increases of crack widths wk [EC], wk [RU] and w [5] are greater if compared to wk [STR] (Fig 6). Th e increased reinforcement ratio ρ has more signifi cant infl uence on the increases of crack widths calculated according to other design codes if compared to wk [STR]. Tensile concrete above the crack peak has signifi cant infl uence on the design crack width when pre-stressed RC beams are lightly reinforced (ρ ≤ 0,008); 4) During the evaluation of the state of fl exural RC members, expression (5) could be used for calculating the crack width or a position of the neutral axis when the heights of the crack and the tensile zone above the crack are known (calculated or measured experimentally). Design crack widths w (5) are very similar to the experimentally obtained results.

scholarly journals Relación entre la velocidad de corrosión de la armadura y el ancho de fisuras en vigas de concreto armado expuestas a ambientes que simulan el medio marino

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-283
Author(s):  
Y. Hernández ◽  
O. Troconis de Rincón ◽  
A. Torres ◽  
S. Delgado ◽  
J. Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Corrosion Rate ◽  
Crack Width ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Propagation Rate ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Corrosion Process ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Electrochemical Tests ◽  
Rebar Corrosion

Relación entre la velocidad de corrosión de la armadura y el ancho de fisuras en vigas de concreto armado expuestas a ambientes que simulan el medio marino  RESUMENEsta investigación presenta una relación empírica entre la velocidad de corrosión de la armadura y la velocidad de ensanchamiento de fisuras por corrosión del recubrimiento de concreto en vigas, con o sin aplicación de carga. Se evaluaron vigas de concreto armado, expuestas a un proceso de corrosión natural mediante el rociado con solución salina al 3,5 %p/p de NaCl, para acelerar el proceso corrosivo de la armadura, mediante ensayos electroquímicos. El ancho de fisuras se evaluó mensualmente para estimar la relación existente entre éste y la pérdida de sección de la armadura. Los resultados demuestran que existe una relación directa entre la propagación del ancho de fisuras y la velocidad de corrosión, observando fisuras de mayor ancho en vigas cargadas.Palabras clave: corrosion; concreto armado; vigas cargadas; ancho de fisuras. Reinforcement corrosion rate and crack width relationship in concrete beams exposed to simulated marine environment ABSTRACTThis investigation presents an empirical correlation between the rebar corrosion rate and the corrosion-induced crack width propagation rate produced on beam's concrete cover, with or without load application to these beams. Reinforced concrete beams were evaluated, exposed to a natural corrosion process by spraying with 3.5 %w/w NaCl solution, to accelerate the rebar corrosion process, was performed with electrochemical tests. The beams corrosion-cracking evaluation was performed once every month, to determine the relation between crack width and the rebar corrosion loss. The results showed a direct relation between crack width propagation and rebar corrosion rate, showing wider cracks in the loaded beams.Keywords: corrosion; reinforced concrete; loaded beams; crack widths. Relação entre a velocidade de corrosão da armadura e a largura das fissuras em vigas de concreto armado expostas a ambientes que simulam o ambiente marinho RESUMOEsta pesquisa apresenta uma relação empírica entre a taxa de corrosão da armadura e a abertura de fissuras por efeito da corrosão da armadura em vigas de concreto, com ou sem aplicação de carga. Foram avaliadas vigas de concreto armado, expostas a um processo de corrosão natural por pulverização com solução salina a concentração de 3,5% de NaCl, para acelerar o processo de corrosão da armadura, mediante ensaios eletroquímicos. A abertura das fissuras foi avaliada mensalmente para estimar a relação entre ela e a perda de seção da armadura. Os resultados mostram que existe uma relação direta entre a propagação da abertura da fissura e a taxa de corrosão, observando a ocorrência de fissuras de maior abertura nas vigas sob carga.Palavras-chave: corrosão; vigas de concreto armado sob carga; abertura de fissuras. 

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