Title: Dowel Action of Reinforcement Crossing Cracks in Concrete

Author(s): Helen Dulacska

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 69

Issue: 12

Appears on pages(s): 754-757

Keywords: crack width and spaing;cracking (fracturing);deformation;reinforced concrete;reinforcing steels;research;shear properties;stress transfer;structural analysis.

DOI: 10.14359/11281

Date: 12/1/1972

Abstract:
This paper describes tests on the dowel action of steel crossing artificial cracks in reinforced concrete. Theoretical relationships obtained by analyzing the test results have been compared to the actual test values.