Title: Deformation Characteristics of Ferrocement Elements Under Tension

Author(s): T. P. Tassios and V. Karaouli

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 124

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 297-322

Keywords: bond (concrete to reinforcement); cracking (fracturing); curing; deformation; ferrocement; stress-strain diagram; tension; Structural Research

DOI: 10.14359/2814

Date: 9/1/1990

Abstract:
A simplified analytical procedure is proposed to predict stress-strain diagram of ferrocement composites under tension. A fracture mechanics approach is used to predict the load at first cracking. Results of a limited experimental investigation are also shown and used to evaluate the analytical model. The influence of curing is also demonstrated experimentally.