Performance of concrete bridge decks and slabs reinforced with epoxy-coated steel under repeated loading

H. O. Hasan, D. B. Cleary, J. A. Ramirez

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Abstract

This experimental study addresses the performance of reinforced concrete slabs containing epoxy-coated reinforcement subjected to high-cycle/low stress range repeated loading typical of those encountered in bridge decks. The behavior under repeated load indicated that epoxy-coated reinforcement does not significantly increase deflections despite the larger bar slip associated with wider cracks. The wider cracks do increase the potential for increased amount of corrosive agent at the level of the top mat of reinforcement in bridge decks. The average bond strength ratios of coated to uncoated specimens support a proposed single modification factor of 1.35 for specimens with low cover.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBond and Development of Reinforcement - A Tribute to Dr. Peter Gergely
EditorsRoberto Leon
PublisherAmerican Concrete Institute
Pages391-404
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9780870316791
StatePublished - Oct 1 1998
Externally publishedYes
EventBond and Development of Reinforcement - A Tribute to Dr. Peter Gergely - Seattle, United States
Duration: Apr 6 1997Apr 11 1997

Publication series

NameAmerican Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication
VolumeSP180
ISSN (Print)0193-2527

Conference

ConferenceBond and Development of Reinforcement - A Tribute to Dr. Peter Gergely
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle
Period4/6/974/11/97

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • General Materials Science

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