Title:
Investigation of Complete Stress-Deformation Curves for Concrete in Tension
Author(s):
Guo Zhen-Hai and Zhang Xiu-Qin
Publication:
Materials Journal
Volume:
84
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
278-285
Keywords:
concretes; cracking (fracturing); deformation; stiffness; stress-strain relationships; tensile strength; tension; tension tests; Materials Research
DOI:
10.14359/1616
Date:
7/1/1987
Abstract:
Complete stress-deformation curves for concrete were measured from direct tension tests under both monotonic and cyclic loading. The initiation and propagation of cracking on the surface of specimens were observed during the tests. Tensile strength and co