Study of the degradation causes affecting stucco sculptures from the Valentino Castle in Turin

Title: Study of the degradation causes affecting stucco sculptures from the Valentino Castle in Turin
Author(s): J.-M. Tulliani, C. Bertolini Cestari
Paper category : journal
Serial title: Materials and Structures
Abreviated Serial title: Mater. Struct.
ISSN: 1359-5997
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Volume: 38
Issue: 277
Issue date: 2005-04-01
Publication year: 2005
Pages: 425 - 432
Total Pages: 8
Nb references: 26
Language: English

Abstract: The possibility of substituting traditional transverse reinforcement (stirrups) with steel fibres in precast elements can significantly reduce production cost.
In the present paper, the shear behaviour of prestressed elements has been investigated by means of experimental tests on full scale beams.
Tests concern beams with conventional as well as steel fibre reinforcement.
Experimental results show that the shear behaviour of fibre reinforced concrete beams without conventional reinforcement is similar, or even better, than that of beams with stirrups.
When used in beams with stirrups, steel fibres significantly improve their shear strength.
A discussion on the contribution of steel fibres on the shear strength is also presented, with reference to the latest RILEM provisions.

Online publication: 2005-01-21
Classification: Scientific Reports
Publication type : full_text
Public price (Euros): 0.00
doi: 10.1617/14125