Measuring Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) Microscale Damage in Large-Scale Concrete Slabs Using Nonlinear Rayleigh Surface Waves
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DOI: 10.1007/s10921-017-0410-z
Abstract: The second harmonic generation (SHG) of nonlinear Rayleigh waves is applied to characterize the damage state induced by alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in large-scale plain concrete slabs. A measurement setup that uses a wedge transmitter and… read more here.
Keywords: large scale; concrete slabs; nonlinear rayleigh; damage ... See more keywords
Structural Modelling of Reinforced Concrete Slabs Under Vertical Ground Motion
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DOI: 10.1007/s13369-021-06137-x
Abstract: According to modern seismic codes, in certain cases, the vertical component of the ground motion has to be taken into account. However, no specific instructions concerning the structural modelling—and especially the modelling of vertical masses—are… read more here.
Keywords: structural modelling; concrete slabs; slabs vertical; ground motion ... See more keywords
Anisotropic Compressive Behaviour of Concrete from Slabs Damaged by Alkali-Silica Reaction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120377
Abstract: Abstract This paper investigates the anisotropy of the compressive strength and stiffness of concrete in ASR-damaged concrete slabs through an in-depth literature review and experiments. Using Digital Image Correlation (DIC), deformations and crack propagation are… read more here.
Keywords: concrete slabs; strength; strength stiffness;
Experimental research on blast-resistance of one-way concrete slabs reinforced by BFRP bars under close-in explosion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.07.074
Abstract: Abstract Avoiding steel-bar-like corrosion in concrete members, basalt fiber reinforced plastic (BFRP) bars behaving as reinforcement have advantages in coastal civil engineering. One-way concrete slabs reinforced by BFRP bars (SRBBs) were designed to investigate their… read more here.
Keywords: blast; concrete slabs; bfrp bars; one way ... See more keywords
Experimental and numerical studies of six small-scale continuous concrete slabs subjected to travelling fires
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112069
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents the experimental results of six small-scale continuous reinforced concrete slabs with three compartments subjected to various compartment fire scenarios. The study investigates the influence of several key factors, including concrete age,… read more here.
Keywords: scale continuous; slabs subjected; small scale; fire ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation of RC slabs under air and underwater contact explosions
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DOI: 10.1080/19648189.2018.1528892
Abstract: Abstract The blast experimental test is an effective method to observe the failure characteristics of reinforced concrete (RC) slabs to contact explosion. However, the existing explosion experiments on RC slabs are mainly focused on air… read more here.
Keywords: concrete slabs; air; contact explosion; contact ... See more keywords
The experimental behavior of CFRP-strengthened reinforced concrete slabs with fire protection systems subjected to standard fire exposure
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DOI: 10.1108/ijdrbe-07-2016-0029
Abstract: Purpose This paper aims to evaluate fire resistance of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP)-strengthened concrete slabs in two forms of unprotected and protected against fire. Design/methodology/approach To achieve the objective, an unstrengthened and two CFRP-strengthened concrete… read more here.
Keywords: concrete slabs; fire; strengthened concrete; cfrp strengthened ... See more keywords
Numerical simulation of one-way concrete slabs reinforced with GFRP bars under service temperatures
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DOI: 10.1139/cjce-2016-0566
Abstract: The thermal incompatibility between fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars and concrete may cause splitting cracks within the concrete and, eventually, the deterioration of the bond between the FRP bar and the concrete. This paper presents… read more here.
Keywords: concrete slabs; frp bar; slabs; one way ... See more keywords
Punching shear strength of recycled aggregate-steel fibrous concrete slabs with and without strengthening
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DOI: 10.1177/13694332221090288
Abstract: This paper presents an experimental study on the punching shear behavior of reinforced concrete flat slabs fabricated using recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) in addition to the presence of steel fibers strengthened by carbon fiber reinforced… read more here.
Keywords: strength; slabs; steel; punching shear ... See more keywords
Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Slabs Reinforced with Innovative Hybrid Reinforcement of Geogrids and Steel Bars
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings10090161
Abstract: This paper aims to innovate a hybrid reinforcement system for concrete slabs, consisting of geogrids and steel bars, by conducting an experimental comparative study between using different types, tensile strengths, and layers of geogrids as… read more here.
Keywords: concrete slabs; hybrid reinforcement; steel bars; steel ... See more keywords
A Design Method to Induce Ductile Failure of Flexural Strengthened One-Way Reinforced Concrete Slabs
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DOI: 10.3390/ma14247647
Abstract: Strengthening existing reinforced concrete (RC) slabs using externally bonded materials is increasingly popular due to its adaptability and versatility. Nevertheless, ductility reduction of the rehabilitated flexural members with these materials can lead to brittle shear… read more here.
Keywords: concrete slabs; methodology; induce ductile; reinforced concrete ... See more keywords