Title:
Dimensional Factors of Bond Failure in Reinforced Concrete
Author(s):
M. Ghandehari, S. Krishnaswamy, and S. P. Shah
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
201
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
169-188
Keywords:
bond; concrete; fracture; interferometry; reinforcing bar
DOI:
10.14359/10764
Date:
7/1/2001
Abstract:
Splitting of concrete caused by pullout of deformed reinforcing bars is investigated. The influence of specimen cross-section size and geometry on the relationship between the components of stress and relative displacement at the interface is evaluated. Phase Measurement interferometry is used for accurate mapping of the splitting cracks. The measured crack profiles, material model and a fracture criterion are used in a hybrid experimental/numerical approach to evaluate the unknown normal component of traction at the interface.