Reinforcement grades higher than 75 ksi (520 MPa) are not allowed in members that form plastic hinges due to a lack of information on material characteristics and on the seismic performance of columns constructed with high-strength steel (HSS) reinforcement. This research investigated the performance of reinforced concrete columns containing Grade 80 (minimum yield strength of 80 ksi [550 MPa])...

Describing the moment rotation (M/θ) behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) hinges is essential in predicting the behavior of RC structures under severe loadings, such as under cyclic earthquake motions and blast loading. The behavior of RC hinges is defined by localized slip or partial interaction (PI) behaviors in both the tension and compression region. In the tension region, slip between the ...

Commercial finite element software generally includes dedicated numerical models for the nonlinear response of concrete under loading. These models usually include a smeared crack analogy to account for the relatively poor tensile strength of concrete, a plasticity algorithm to facilitate concrete crushing in compression regions and a method of specifying the amount, the distribution and the or...

The article presents the results of determining strength non-destructive methods cement concrete pavement on bridges. According to research, a differential curve, reliability curve and inverse value accumulated frequency compressive are constructed. It is established that investigated objects corresponds class according normative documents. However, visual, instrumental thermal imaging inspecti...

An epoxy-coated reinforcement geopolymer concrete structure with good durability and energy-saving properties can be formed by combining concrete. The bond strength is the precondition for two to work together. In this paper, 13 beam specimens (11 reinforcements 2 ordinary deformed reinforcements) were designed investigate influence of concrete, diameter reinforcement, bonding length type on pe...

The question of increasing the reliability and durability reinforced concrete structures is a priority. One ways to increase strength using dispersed reinforcement. interest fiber-reinforced in Russia, as well Europe, Asia USA has increased significantly recent ten years. improvement physical mechanical properties noted depend on reinforcement parameters, such volume content fiber, characterist...

This paper describes the design process of a 200 MHz Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and a battery powered concrete vertical concrete surface climbing mobile robot. The key design feature is a miniaturized 200 MHz dipole antenna using additional radiating arms and procedure records a reduction of 40% in length compared to a conventional antenna. The antenna set is mounted in front of the robot u...

Reinforced concrete structures have the potential to be very durable and capable of withstanding a variety of adverse environmental conditions. However, failures in the structures do still occur as a result of premature reinforcement corrosion. The maintenance and repair of bridges and buildings for their safety requires effective inspection and monitoring techniques for assessing the reinforce...