Title:
Fatigue of Welded Reinforcing Steel
Author(s):
Thomas J. Pasko, Jr.
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
70
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
757-758
Keywords:
bars; continuously reinforced pavements;
fatigue tests; reinforcing steels; tension tests; welded wire
fabric; welding.
DOI:
10.14359/7134
Date:
11/1/1973
Abstract:
Tensile fatigue tests were made on ASTM A615, grade 60 billet steel from welded bar mats. Tests made on welded and unwelded No. 5 deformed bars showed that the welds reduced the fatigue Iife significantly.