Title:
Size Effect in Small-Scale Models of Reinforced Concrete Beams
Author(s):
William A. Litle and Mario Paparoni
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
63
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
1191-1204
Keywords:
beam, model, reinforced concrete, research, size effect, structural model.
DOI:
10.14359/7666
Date:
11/1/1966
Abstract:
An experimental study of the influence of geometric scale on the ultimate strength of reinforced mortar beams failing in a flexural mode is presented. In the test were 132 beams, which included five different geometric scale ratios and two reinforcement ratios. Evidence of a significant relative increase in strength for the smaller specimens was found. Some potential causes for these increases are postulated and examined.