The influence of steel and composite reinforcement on the width of the normal cracks
Abstract
The influence of steel and composite reinforcement on the width of the normal cracks
Incoming article date: 09.06.2013An analysis for the influence, of type and quantity of steel and composite reinforcement, on the normal cracks development, at different load levels, and by the maximum allowable deflection in beams. It was Found that throughout the load range, the reference beams are most cracked. The reduction degree in crack width depends on the strength and percentage of the steel reinforcement.
Keywords: concrete, reinforced concrete, steel, fiberglass, carbon fiber, laminate, maximum allowable crack width, load level, the development of cracks, the relative width