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In this paper a brief overview on the effect of tension stiffening in normal strength concrete an... more In this paper a brief overview on the effect of tension stiffening in normal strength concrete and High Performance Fiber Concrete (HPFC) is given. On the basis of an existing model, several simplifications are proposed to describe the post-cracking performance of HPFC, and a simplified model for practical application is developed. This model is validated using the results of a
Structures Congress 2011, 2011
When assessing the capacity of existing reinforced concrete slab bridges under the increased traf... more When assessing the capacity of existing reinforced concrete slab bridges under the increased traffic loads prescribed in the current codes, shear may become the critical failure mode. To better evaluate the shear capacity of reinforced concrete slab bridges, a series of experiments is carried out on continuous one-way slabs loaded close to the support. Eight continuous slabs of 5m x 2,5m x 0,3m are tested. The loading position is taken at different a/d ratios. Six slabs with a standard concrete mixture and two slabs with a higher strength concrete are tested. The influence of the loading history, the shear span to depth ratio and the concrete compressive strength is discussed. Conclusions on the influence of these parameters on the one-way shear capacity of reinforced concrete slabs are drawn.
Structural Concrete, 2013
Journal of Structural Engineering, 2013
Journal of Structural …, 1991
There is a lack of information about the behavior of cracked concrete subjected to in‐plane susta... more There is a lack of information about the behavior of cracked concrete subjected to in‐plane sustained shear loading. Tests are conducted on 46 push‐off specimens, each provided with a central crack, widths less than 0.10 mm. Cracks usually initiate along the relatively ...
Cement and concrete research, 2001
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) offers several economic and technical benefits; the use of steel f... more Self-compacting concrete (SCC) offers several economic and technical benefits; the use of steel fibers extends its possibilities. Steel fibers bridge cracks, retard their propagation, and improve several characteristics and properties of the concrete. Fibers are known to significantly ...
Structural Engineering International, 2013
Upon assessment of existing reinforced concrete short-span solid slab bridges according to the re... more Upon assessment of existing reinforced concrete short-span solid slab bridges according to the recently implemented Eurocodes that include more conservative shear capacity provisions and heavier axle loads, a number of these structures were found to be shear-critical. The results from recent experimental research on the shear capacity of slabs indicate that slabs benefit from transverse load distribution. Recommendations for the assessment of solid slab bridges in shear are developed on the basis of these experiments. A load spreading method for the concentrated loads is proposed and the applicability of superposition of loading is studied. The resulting most unfavourable position for the design trucks is provided and implemented in the so-called Dutch "Quick Scan" method (QS-EC2). Cases of existing bridges are studied with the previously used QS-VBC as well as with the QS-EC2 that includes the recommendations. As a result of the assumed transverse load distribution, the shear stress to be considered at the support based on the recommendations becomes smaller.
In this paper a brief overview on the effect of tension stiffening in normal strength concrete an... more In this paper a brief overview on the effect of tension stiffening in normal strength concrete and High Performance Fiber Concrete (HPFC) is given. On the basis of an existing model, several simplifications are proposed to describe the post-cracking performance of HPFC, and a simplified model for practical application is developed. This model is validated using the results of a
Structures Congress 2011, 2011
When assessing the capacity of existing reinforced concrete slab bridges under the increased traf... more When assessing the capacity of existing reinforced concrete slab bridges under the increased traffic loads prescribed in the current codes, shear may become the critical failure mode. To better evaluate the shear capacity of reinforced concrete slab bridges, a series of experiments is carried out on continuous one-way slabs loaded close to the support. Eight continuous slabs of 5m x 2,5m x 0,3m are tested. The loading position is taken at different a/d ratios. Six slabs with a standard concrete mixture and two slabs with a higher strength concrete are tested. The influence of the loading history, the shear span to depth ratio and the concrete compressive strength is discussed. Conclusions on the influence of these parameters on the one-way shear capacity of reinforced concrete slabs are drawn.
Structural Concrete, 2013
Journal of Structural Engineering, 2013
Journal of Structural …, 1991
There is a lack of information about the behavior of cracked concrete subjected to in‐plane susta... more There is a lack of information about the behavior of cracked concrete subjected to in‐plane sustained shear loading. Tests are conducted on 46 push‐off specimens, each provided with a central crack, widths less than 0.10 mm. Cracks usually initiate along the relatively ...
Cement and concrete research, 2001
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) offers several economic and technical benefits; the use of steel f... more Self-compacting concrete (SCC) offers several economic and technical benefits; the use of steel fibers extends its possibilities. Steel fibers bridge cracks, retard their propagation, and improve several characteristics and properties of the concrete. Fibers are known to significantly ...
Structural Engineering International, 2013
Upon assessment of existing reinforced concrete short-span solid slab bridges according to the re... more Upon assessment of existing reinforced concrete short-span solid slab bridges according to the recently implemented Eurocodes that include more conservative shear capacity provisions and heavier axle loads, a number of these structures were found to be shear-critical. The results from recent experimental research on the shear capacity of slabs indicate that slabs benefit from transverse load distribution. Recommendations for the assessment of solid slab bridges in shear are developed on the basis of these experiments. A load spreading method for the concentrated loads is proposed and the applicability of superposition of loading is studied. The resulting most unfavourable position for the design trucks is provided and implemented in the so-called Dutch "Quick Scan" method (QS-EC2). Cases of existing bridges are studied with the previously used QS-VBC as well as with the QS-EC2 that includes the recommendations. As a result of the assumed transverse load distribution, the shear stress to be considered at the support based on the recommendations becomes smaller.