Resistance to diagonal tension cracking of single span prestressed girders

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Abstract

In the Netherlands, existing bridges are being assessed to investigate whether they are still capable to resist current and future traffic loads. Bridges that are compiled of single span prestressed girders, appear to have insufficient resistance to diagonal tension cracking. This concerns bridges that do not contain sufficient stirrups. Consequently, diagonal tension cracking could result in an abrupt brittle failure. However, the assessments are performed using the Eurocode model and there is doubt about its accuracy. In this research the accuracy of the Eurocode model is determined by comparing predicted resistances with experimentally found resistances. Moreover the stress distribution according to the Eurocode model is compared with the stress distribution of a linear elastic finite element analysis. Based on the comparison, an alternative model is suggested, that predicts the resistance to diagonal tension cracking more accurately.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Engineering Materials, Structures and Systems
Subtitle of host publicationInnovations, Mechanics and Applications - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 2019
EditorsAlphose Zingoni
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Pages1345-1349
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)978-1-138-38696-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventThe Seventh International Conference On Structural Engineering, Mechanics And Computation - Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel, Capetown, South Africa
Duration: 2 Sept 20194 Sept 2019
http://www.semc.uct.ac.za/

Conference

ConferenceThe Seventh International Conference On Structural Engineering, Mechanics And Computation
Abbreviated titleSEMC 2019
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCapetown
Period2/09/194/09/19
Internet address

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