Title:
Structural Behavior of Concrete Beams Affected by Alkali-Silica Reaction
Author(s):
S. Multon, J.-F. Seignol, and F. Toutlemonde
Publication:
Materials Journal
Volume:
102
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
67-76
Keywords:
alkali-silica reaction; beam; expansion; reinforcement
DOI:
10.14359/14299
Date:
3/1/2005
Abstract:
A large experimental program about alkali-silica reaction (ASR) was carried out on beam specimens at the Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussées (LCPC), with Electricité de France (EDF) as a partner. The aim was to provide data intended to validate a methodology of assessment of real structures affected by this expansive reactive mechanism. Three-dimensional deformations were measured on five 3 m-long plain or reinforced concrete beams undergoing partial drying over a period of 14 months. The paper points out the effect of a moisture gradient over the depth of the beams and the influence of reinforcement on the development of ASR-induced expansions. Tests on companion specimens (cylinders and prisms) were carried out to measure the material expansion and mechanical characteristics.