Full-Scale Tests on HPSFRC Prestressed Roof Elements Subjected to Longitudinal Flexure

Title: Full-Scale Tests on HPSFRC Prestressed Roof Elements Subjected to Longitudinal Flexure
Author(s): Fausto Minelli, Luca Cominoli, Alberto Meda, Giovanni A. Plizzari, Paolo Riva
Paper category : conference
Book title: International RILEM Workshop on High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites in Structural Applications
Editor(s): G. Fischer and V. C. Li
Print-ISBN: 2-912143-93-4
e-ISBN: 2912143942
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2006
Pages: 323 - 332
Total Pages: 10
Nb references: 5
Language: English

Abstract: The Italian precast production of prestressed roof elements is dominated by thin-webbed open cross section profiles. The behaviors of three prestressed roof elements under longitudinal bending have been investigated by means of full-scale tests. The transverse reinforcement was made of either steel fibers or welded mesh fabric. The experimental results illustrate the effectiveness of replacing welded mesh with steel reinforcing fibers, leading to a better control of transverse bending effects, and an improved strength and ductility.

Online publication: 2005-05-15
Classification: HPFRCC Design Assumptions
Publication type : full_text
Public price (Euros): 0.00
doi: 10.1617/2912143942.035