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http://dx.doi.org/10.4334/JKCI.2011.23.1.087

Indirect Crack Controling Method Affected by Variation of Material Characteristics in Reinforced Concrete Flexural Members  

Choi, Seung-Won (KCI Research Center, Korea Concrete Institute)
Kim, Woo (Dept. of Civil Engineering, Chonnam National University)
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Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute / v.23, no.1, 2011 , pp. 87-98 More about this Journal
Abstract
Crack formations are inevitable in reinforced concrete structures. To estimate crack widths, empirical formulae are used widely and indirect crack controling methods of limiting bar spacing and bar diameter are also used due to their simplicity. In EC2, the characteristic crack width is calculated by multiplying maximum crack spacing and average strain. In this study, limit values of maximum bar spacing and bar diameter are examined as the material characteristics are varied. Two models of tension stiffening effect and maximum crack spacing and their effects are evaluated. The obtained results are compared with the values obtained using KCI method. The results showed that a significant difference is found when two tension stiffening effect are employed, and an under-estimation is found when 2nd order tension stiffening effect and maximum crack spacing limit from Part II were implemented. Therefore, a rational indirect crack control method attained using the tension stiffening effect of 2nd order form is needed. Also, a consistency in serviceabiliy analysis in flexural members needs to be secured. In order to achieve these goals, two crack controling models are suggested.
Keywords
bar diameter; bar spacing; indirect crack control; tension stiffening effect; maximum crack spacing;
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