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Document:
SP113
Date:
April 1, 1989
Author(s):
Editors: Grant T. Halvorsen and Ned H. Burns
Publication:
Symposium Papers
Volume:
113
Abstract:
SP113 Cracking in Prestressed Concrete Structures has been compiled to provide further insight into the problems and solutions of cracking in prestressed concrete." This ACI Special Publication consists of seven papers reflecting the perspectives of both research and practice. Cracking in Prestressed Concrete Structures provides the know-how you need to build durable, crack-free, prestressed concrete structures.
DOI:
10.14359/14146
SP113-07
B. O. Aalami and F. G. Barth
Based on extensive observations and a survey of the performance of unbonded post-tensioned buildings, paper presents a categorization of the common cracks in beams and slabs, and the principal causes of crack formation due to restraining effects of supporting structures are discussed in detail. Current methods of crack formation control are also presented and evaluated, and the consequences of cracks on serviceability and strength of post-tensioned buildings are reviewed. In addition, recommendations are made for crack mitigation and maintenance of buildings that are post-tensioned with unbonded tendons.
10.14359/3006
SP113-06
P. R. Chadrabarti
An attempt is made to study the crack formation, crack propagation, and the postcracking behavior until failure of four-panel prestressed concrete flat plates having two-way continuous parabolically draped unbonded post-tensioning tendons. The test specimens closely simulate the corner panels of an actual flat plate floor system having simple supports along the edges. The simple support system is similar to that provided by ledger beams or walls. The effect of added mild steel on the crack initiation, crack propagation, crack width control, and postcracking behavior is also studied. Recommendations are also made for further research.
10.14359/3003
SP113-05
E. G. Nawy
Discusses the stresses, strains, and development of bursting cracks at the end block anchorage zones of post-tensioned prestressed concrete beams. It covers the two stages of loading, namely, the longitudinal prestressing loading stage and the additional transverse loading at the third span point applied during the beam testing stage. The effects of the transverse shear force on the stress/strain distributions and end block cracking of concentrically and eccentrically post-tensioned beams with rectangular anchorage blocks were studied. A three-dimensional embeddable strain gage tripod frame was developed and fabricated in this investigation to measure the interior strains in the anchorage blocks of 15 beams subjected first to initial prestressing and subsequently to additional transverse shear loading. Surface concrete strains were also measured through the use of strain rosettes mounted on the concrete surface at critical locations in the anchor blocks.
10.14359/3001
SP113-04
J. A. Burgess, J. E. Breen and R. W. Poston
An experimental investigation was conducted to examine cracking of post-tensioned bridge deck anchorage zones with closely spaced anchors. The test program included full-scale tests of bridge deck anchorage zones with single and closely spaced anchorages. Half of the test specimens contained additional spiral anchorage zone reinforcement. The test results indicate that when the anchorages are closely spaced, a previously stressed anchor tends to precompress the anchorage zone of an adjacent anchor and slightly increases its cracking load. In heavily reinforced bridge decks, additional spiral anchorage zone reinforcement provides only a slight to moderate increase in the anchorage zone cracking or ultimate load. Predicted cracking loads based on ACI-PTI's allowable stress provisions were generally conservative for single and closely spaced bridge deck anchorages.
10.14359/3000
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