Title:
Experimental Investigation of Seismic Shear Transfer Across Cracks in Concrete Nuclear Containment Vessels
Author(s):
J. P. Laible, R.N. White, and P. Gergely
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
53
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
203-226
Keywords:
aggregate interlock; cracking (fracturing); crack width and spacing; cyclic loads; earthquake resistant structures; earthquakes; loads (forces); load transfer; nuclear reactor containment; nuclear reactors; reinforced concrete; shear properties; shear str
DOI:
10.14359/17698
Date:
1/1/1977
Abstract:
Shear transfer (across open cracks in reinforced concrete) by the mechanism of interface shear transfer on the rough concrete surfaces is investigated experimentally.