Failure behavior of RC beams in relation to the extent and location of frost damage

Hiroshi Hayashida, Yasuhiko Sato, Tamon Ueda

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Abstract

Loading tests were performed on RC beams with the depth and location of frost damage as variables. The results showed which side of the beams was damaged by frost (i.e., the compression side or the tension side) and indicated that the maximum bearing capacity, deformation properties and failure mode varied significantly with the extent of the deterioration. Specifically, with respect to deterioration on the compression side, deeper frost damage resulted in impaired performance in terms of rigidity and displacement under the maximum load, and the failure mode was more likely to shift to that of diagonal compression. For deterioration on the tension side, it was found that shallower frost damage corresponded to better deformation performance, with the failure mode shifting to a tied arch mechanism due to bond deterioration. However, deeper frost damage caused brittle diagonal tensile failure and may have resulted in reduced deformation performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Durability of Concrete Structures, ICDCS 2012
PublisherHokkaido University Press
ISBN (Print)9781909131040
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on the Durability of Concrete Structures, ICDCS 2012 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Duration: 2012 Sept 172012 Sept 19

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Durability of Concrete Structures, ICDCS 2012

Other

Other3rd International Conference on the Durability of Concrete Structures, ICDCS 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBelfast
Period12/9/1712/9/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Building and Construction

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