Title:
A study on expansion joints and cracking in reinforced concrete building floors
Author(s):
Gutiérrez de Tejada Espuelas, E.; Regalado Tesoro, F.
Publication:
ACHE
Volume:
64
Issue:
270
Appears on pages(s):
55 - 73
Keywords:
imposed deformations cracking, expansion joints, reinforced concrete, minimum reinforcement ratio, crack width, shrinkage
DOI:
Date:
1/8/2013
Abstract:
The effects of imposed deformations on reinforced concrete structures and its inherent cracking have been dealt with, using different methodologies throughout history, either by setting a maximum length of construction, or by setting a reinforcement ratio to control the tensile stresses. We present in this article a practical and operational procedure, successfully applied in many structures, trying to avoid the presence of the usually troublesome expansion joints.
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