Title: Strength and Ductility of Concrete Slabs Reinforced with Welded Wire Fabric

Author(s): Sher Ali Mirza and James G. MacGregor

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 78

Issue: 5

Appears on pages(s): 374-381

Keywords: concrete slabs; ductility; flexural strength; one-way slabs; statistical analysis; stiffness; strains; structural design; welded wire fabric.

DOI: 10.14359/10522

Date: 9/1/1981

Abstract:
The strength and ductility of one-way simply supported concrete slabs reinforced with welded wire fabric are examined. The results of this study indicate that these slabs develop the anticipated flexural strengths, but may not display ductilities comparable to slabs reinforced with conventional bars. A minimum amount of steel is suggested for slabs requiring ductility.