Title:
Concrete Q & A: Using Core Strengths to Evaluate the Structural Capacity of an Existing Structure
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Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
26
Issue:
3
Appears on pages(s):
155
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Date:
3/1/2004
Abstract:
We’re renovating an existing reinforced-concrete structure and need to evaluate the structural capacity. We have core test results. Should we divide the core strength by 0.85 to obtain an estimate of f'c for use in equations used to calculate the structural capacity?