Published: Građevinar 61 (2009) 2
Paper type: Original scientific paper
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Experimental stress-strain diagram of corroded reinforcing-steel bars
Abstract
When compared to the non-corroded reinforcing steel, the corroded bars and deterioration of their mechanical properties, exert a considerable impact on the residual bearing capacity and serviceability of reinforced-concrete structures. Original expressions are proposed for defining mechanical properties of corroded reinforcement, as related to the level of corrosion. An experimental stress-strain diagram of corroded reinforcing-steel bars, useful in the analysis of residual bearing capacity of reinforced concrete structures, is also proposed.
Keywordscorrosion rate, experimental diagrams, corrosion of reinforcingsteel bars, bearing capacity and serviceability of a structure