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http://dx.doi.org/10.4334/JKCI.2003.15.2.246

Effect of Aspect Ratio in Direct Tensile Strength of Concrete  

Hong, Geon-Ho (Dept. of Architectural Engineering, Hoseo University)
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Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute / v.15, no.2, 2003 , pp. 246-253 More about this Journal
Abstract
Although concrete members are not normally designed to resist direct tension, the knowledge of tensile strength is of value in estimating the cracking load. In general, there are three types of test method for tensile strength ; direct tension test, flexural tension test, and splitting tension test. Though direct tensile strength represents the real tensile strength of concrete, direct tension tests are seldom carried out, mainly because it is very difficult to applicate a pure tension force. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the test methods, effect of aspect ratio, and the size effect on the direct tensile strength. Direct tension test, using bonded end plates, follows RILEM and U.S.Bureau of Reclamation. And other test methods follow ASTM provisions. Four kinds of aspect ratio and two kinds of size effect are tested. Same variables are tested by direct tension test and splitting tension test for comparison between the two test methods. Test results show that direct tensile strength of concrete is more affected by aspect ratio and size than other kinds of strength.
Keywords
direct tensile strength; splitting tensile strength; flexural tensile strength; aspect ratio; size effect;
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