A method of predicting crack widths and deflections for fatigue loading

P. Balaguru, S. P. Shah

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Abstract

With the increasing use of reinforced concrete for offshore structures, it is necessary to know the serviceability behavior in addition to the ultimate behavior of beams subjected to fatigue loading. An analytical method is presented here to predict the increase in deflection and crack width for reinforced concrete beams. The method is based on some available information on the fatigue properties of plain concrete, reinforced concrete beams and the ACI-design methodology for static loading. The analytical model is used to perform a parametric study, and is compared with the CEB-FIP code equation and some available experimental data. The proposed method could be further improved as additional experimental data becomes available.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationFatigue of Concrete Structures
PublisherAmerican Concrete Institute
Pages153-175
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9780870317064
StatePublished - Sep 1 1982
Event1980 Symposium on Fatigue of concrete structures at the 1980 ACI Fall Convention - San Juan, United States
Duration: Sep 21 1980Sep 26 1980

Publication series

NameAmerican Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication
VolumeSP-075
ISSN (Print)0193-2527

Conference

Conference1980 Symposium on Fatigue of concrete structures at the 1980 ACI Fall Convention
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Juan
Period9/21/809/26/80

Keywords

  • Beams (supports)
  • Crack width and spacing
  • Creep properties
  • Deflection
  • Fatigue (materials) fatigue tests
  • Reinforced concrete

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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