An Experimental Study on the Dowel Action in Reinforcement Concrete Members

철근콘크리트 부재의 장부작용에 관한 실험적 연구

This research is aimed at the experimental investigation of the characteristic contribution of the structural parameters, such as concrete over, concrete strength and reinforcing bar size on the dowel strength of the reinforced concrete stuctures. A total of twenty four specimens were tested for eight experimental conditions. The test results showed relatively close agreements with the values calculated by Vintzeleou-tassios equation. From the observations of the test results, it was found that the concrete cover affected almost linearly on the dowel strength , while the var size and the concrete strength showed coupled effects.