EK547
Response of the grouted vertical connectors was similar to the bond response of reinforcing bars in confined concrete. After the adhesion between the grout and the connector is lost, the […]
EK535
After adhesion is lost and ribs begin to bear on the concrete, slip occurs by progressive crushing of the porous concrete paste structure in front of the rib. The compacted […]
EK532
Slip of a deformed bar occurs as a result of both the wedging action of the steel ribs pushing the concrete away (splitting), and due to the crushing of concrete […]
EK191
Cementatious materials such as in-situ mortar, fine concrete or grouting are often used in the joints between load bearing elements. The nominal thickness is about 10 to 30 mm for […]
EK183
Shear compression failure occurs if a flexural crack develops into a shear crack which propagates through the member into the compression zone, leading to an eventual crushing of the concrete. […]