Title: Use of helices for enhancing the properties of reinforced concrete beams
Authors: M.N.S. Hadi, L.C. Schmidt
Addresses: Faculty of Engineering, University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, Australia. Faculty of Engineering, University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, Australia
Abstract: This paper investigates the use of helical reinforcement to improve the ductility and strength of high strength concrete beams reinforced with high strength steel. It reports the results of the experimental testing of twelve model beams and four prototype beams. These results show that there is a considerable improvement of the strength and ductility of beams when helical reinforcement is used.
Keywords: ductility; high strength concrete; reinforced concrete.
DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.2003.002509
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2003 Vol.19 No.3/4, pp.247-258
Published online: 19 Jul 2003 *
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