A Unified Formula for Calculation of Crack Width and Spacing in Reinforced Concrete Beams

Xianhua Yao; Junfeng Guan; Lei Zhang; Junyi Xi; Lielie Li

doi:10.1186/s40069-021-00479-4

International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials (Oct 2021)

A Unified Formula for Calculation of Crack Width and Spacing in Reinforced Concrete Beams

Xianhua Yao,
Junfeng Guan,
Lei Zhang,
Junyi Xi,
Lielie Li

Affiliations

Xianhua Yao: School of Civil Engineering and Communication, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power
Junfeng Guan: School of Civil Engineering and Communication, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power
Lei Zhang: Institute of Engineering Mechanics, Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research
Junyi Xi: School of Civil Engineering and Communication, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power
Lielie Li: School of Civil Engineering and Communication, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40069-021-00479-4
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 15, no. 1
pp. 1 – 28

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Highlights Reinforced concrete beam cracking behavior was experimentally examined with a new type of seismic bar. New methods for the calculation of average crack spacing and maximum crack width were presented. A unified formula for the calculation of maximum crack width was proposed.

Published in International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials

ISSN: 1976-0485 (Print); 2234-1315 (Online)
Publisher: SpringerOpen
Country of publisher: Germany
LCC subjects: Technology: Building construction: Systems of building construction. Including fireproof construction, concrete construction
Website: http://www.springer.com/40069

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